Altern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Altern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to age", "to grow old" or "to mature".

Essential properties of "altern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: altern
  • Simple past: alterte
  • Participle: gealtert

See full conjugation of altern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "altern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To age or cause to age"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wein kann man altern lassen, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.Wine can be aged to improve its taste.
  2. Stress lässt Menschen schneller altern.Stress makes people age faster.
  3. Manche Möbel altern mit Würde und werden wertvoller.Some furniture ages gracefully and becomes more valuable.
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