vergreist
/fɛɐ̯ˈɡʁaɪst/adjective★Intermediate
formal
gray-haired; having gray hair
Er ist schon etwas vergreist.
He's already a bit gray-haired.
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Often used to describe someone who is aging or has noticeable gray hair.
Collocations
etwas vergreista bit gray-haired
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'vergreist' to describe someone who is aging or has gray hair, but be aware that it can sometimes imply a negative judgment about age.
📖Word Origin
From the verb 'vergreisen' (to grow gray), derived from 'grau' (gray) and the suffix '-ist' (indicating a state or condition).
📝Usage Notes
This word is often used to describe someone who is aging or has noticeable gray hair, but it can also carry a slightly negative connotation, implying that someone is old or past their prime.
Word Breakdown
ver-
to become
prefixgreis
old person
root-ist
state or condition
suffixDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch