age

• Substantiv, das die Dauer des Bestehens eines Menschen oder einer Sache oder den Zustand des Altseins bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the length of time a person or thing has existed, or the state of being old.

unzählbar

1. Time of existenceA1formal

   The number of years a person or thing has lived or existed.

   Alter

   • She is 25 years of age.
   • What is the age of this building?
   • The tree is over 100 years old in age.

   Synonymedurationexistencelifelifetime

2. Period in historyB1formal

   A particular period of history or time.

   Zeitalter

   • The Stone Age was a prehistoric period.
   • We live in the digital age.
   • The Renaissance was a golden age of art.

   Synonymeeonepocheragenerationperiodtime

3. Stage of lifeB1formal

   A distinct stage in life or development.

   Lebensphase

   • He's at an awkward age between childhood and adulthood.
   • The middle age brings many changes.
   • Old age can be challenging but rewarding.

   Synonymeeraperiodphasepointseasonstagetime

   Antonymeadolescencechildhoodinfancyyouth

• Verb, das den Prozess des Älterwerdens oder Altwerdens bezeichnet, aber auch das Reifen, Erwachsenwerden oder Zunehmen an Jahren.

A verb used to indicate the process of growing older or maturing over time.

1. Become olderA1formal

   To grow older, typically showing physical or mental changes over time.

   Altern

   • Everyone ages as time passes.
   • She aged gracefully over the years.
   • The wine ages in oak barrels for better flavor.

   Synonymematuresenesce

   Antonymerejuvenate

2. Cause to mature or deteriorateB1informal

   To make something or someone appear older or more mature.

   Altern lassen

   • The stress aged him beyond his years.
   • The sun aged the paper quickly.
   • Hard work aged the machine prematurely.

   Synonymedevelopmaturemellowripenseason

   Antonymerejuvenate