age
age
eɪʤ
eij
British pronunciation
/eɪdʒ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „age“ im Englischen

01

Alter

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive
age definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She achieved great success at a young age.
Sie hat in jungen Jahren großen Erfolg erzielt.
02

Zeitalter

a period of history identified with a particular event
example
Beispiele
The age of digital media has revolutionized how we consume and share information.
Das Zeitalter der digitalen Medien hat revolutioniert, wie wir Informationen konsumieren und teilen.
03

Alter

a specific period in a person's life, typically measured in years, at which certain rights, qualifications, or responsibilities are attained
example
Beispiele
Many people look forward to retirement age, which is often set at 65.
Viele Menschen freuen sich auf das Rentenalter, das oft auf 65 Jahre festgelegt ist.
04

Alter, Altersweisheit

the later period of a person's life, often associated with seniority, wisdom, or the onset of old age
example
Beispiele
Age brings a sense of serenity and acceptance of life's journey.
Das Alter bringt ein Gefühl der Gelassenheit und Akzeptanz der Lebensreise.
05

Jahrhunderte, Ewigkeiten

(usually plural) a very long period of time
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example
Beispiele
She has been waiting for ages to hear back about the job.
Sie hat Ewigkeiten darauf gewartet, vom Job zu hören.
to age
01

altern, älter werden

to get older
Intransitive
to age definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
People age at different rates, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and health factors.
Menschen altern in unterschiedlichem Tempo, beeinflusst durch Genetik, Lebensstil und Gesundheitsfaktoren.
1.1

altern, älter aussehen lassen

to make someone or something look older than it actually is
Transitive: to age sb/sth
example
Beispiele
The harsh lighting aged the photos, giving them a faded, vintage feel.
Das harte Licht alterte die Fotos und verlieh ihnen einen verblassten, vintage Look.
1.2

altern, altern lassen

to make someone or something become older or show signs of aging
Transitive: to age sb
example
Beispiele
Her constant worry seemed to age her faster than her peers.
Ihre ständige Sorge schien sie schneller altern zu lassen als ihre Altersgenossen.
02

altern, reifen lassen

to allow something to mature or develop over time
Transitive: to age an alcoholic drink
example
Beispiele
He aged the beer in special barrels to add complexity to its flavor.
Er reifte das Bier in speziellen Fässern, um seinem Geschmack Komplexität zu verleihen.
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