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Greis Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Greis" is mainly used as adjective meaning "aged", "ancient" or "venerable". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Greis"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Greis
- Plural: die Greise
Meanings of "Greis" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Very old, often implying wisdom"
"Greis", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Being very old, generally with connotations of wisdom."
- Translation(s): aged, ancient, venerable, hoary
- Synonym(s): alt, betagt
- Antonym(s): jung, frisch
- Related word(s): Greisheit, Greisin
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der greise Mann erzählte Geschichten aus seiner Jugend.
- Sie bewunderten den greisen Philosophen für seine Weisheit.
- Der greise König regierte das Land mit Güte.
2.) "An old man, often respected for experience"
"Greis", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A very old man, often respected for his experience."
- Translation(s): old man, elder, greybeard
- Synonym(s): Alter, Senior
- Antonym(s): Jüngling, Jugendlicher
- Related word(s): Greisin, Greisenalter
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Greis saß still im Park und beobachtete die Kinder.
- Ein Greis erzählte uns von den alten Zeiten.
- Der Greis war bekannt für seine Geschichten.