älter
/ˈɛltɐ/adjective★Beginner
formal
older
Mein Bruder ist älter als ich.
My brother is older than me.
Sie ist die ältere Schwester.
She is the older sister.
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Used to compare ages between two people or things.
Collocations
älter alsolder thander Älterethe older one
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Comparative Form
'Älter' is the comparative form of 'alt' (old). It is used to compare the ages of two people or things.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Old High German 'altiro', comparative form of 'alt' (old).
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'älter' is used to compare ages, while 'alt' is used to describe absolute age.
Word Breakdown
alt
old
root-er
comparative suffix
suffixDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch