vergreist
/fɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaɪst/
gray-haired, graying
Er ist schon etwas vergreist.
He's already a bit gray-haired.
informal
Having gray hair, especially due to aging.
Mit zunehmendem Alter wird man vergreist.
As you get older, you start to gray.
Often used to describe the natural process of hair turning gray with age.
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
This word is commonly used to describe people who are aging gracefully or humorously.
Word Origin
From the verb 'vergreisen' (to gray), derived from 'grau' (gray) + the suffix '-ist' (indicating a state or condition).
Usage Notes
This word is often used to describe the natural aging process in a neutral or slightly humorous way.
Word Breakdown
ver-
to become
prefixgreis
old person
root-t
past participle suffix
suffixDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch