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 village elders met to settle the dispute."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"His elder brother went to university first."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow."
elder in a sentence
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- She was raised to show deep respect for her elders.
- His elder brother went to university first.
- She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
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 village elders met to settle the dispute." 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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