elder in German
elder in German is älter, Älteste, Ältester — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
elder in German
älter
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
Älteste
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
Ältester
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
Holunder
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
Holder
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
Holler
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
Schwarzer Holunder
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
Senior
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
Seniorin
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
Ältere
(relational, chiefly in the plural, chiefly with possessive determiners) One who is older than another.
Älterer
(relational, chiefly in the plural, chiefly with possessive determiners) One who is older than another.
Vorfahr
One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
Vorfahrin
One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
Ältester
(US, Mormonism) One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
Elder
What does "elder" mean?
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noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
"The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"Birds feasted on the dark berries of the elder at the end of summer."
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elder in a sentence
- The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen.
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle.
- The elder of the two twins is five minutes older.
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What is "elder" in German?
"elder" in German is älter, Älteste, Ältester. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
How do you use "elder" in a sentence?
Example: "The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen." In German, "elder" is älter, Älteste, Ältester.
Are there other ways to say "elder" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "elder": älter, Älteste, Ältester, Holunder, Holder, Holler.
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