elderly in Swedish
elderly in Swedish is äldre, åldring, de äldre — elderly means old, especially having reached an advanced age.
elderly in Swedish
äldre
old; having lived for relatively many years.
åldring
(uncommon) An elderly person.
de äldre
(with, definite article, collective) Older people as a whole.
What does "elderly" mean?
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adjective Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
"An elderly man held the door open for us at the library."
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noun Older people considered as a group.
"Local volunteers deliver hot meals to the elderly every Tuesday."
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elderly in a sentence
- An elderly man held the door open for us at the library.
- They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone.
- Local volunteers deliver hot meals to the elderly every Tuesday.
- Buses in this town offer cheaper tickets for the elderly.
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What is "elderly" in Swedish?
"elderly" in Swedish is äldre, åldring, de äldre. elderly means: Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
How do you use "elderly" in a sentence?
Example: "An elderly man held the door open for us at the library." In Swedish, "elderly" is äldre, åldring, de äldre.
Are there other ways to say "elderly" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "elderly": äldre, åldring, de äldre.
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