Älteste Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Älteste" is mainly used as adjective meaning "oldest", "eldest" or "elder". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Älteste"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Älteste
  • Plural: die Älteste

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Superlative of 'old', indicating the oldest"

"Älteste", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das älteste Gebäude der Stadt ist die Kirche.The oldest building in the city is the church.
  2. Sie ist die älteste Schwester in der Familie.She is the eldest sister in the family.
  3. Das älteste Buch in der Bibliothek ist aus dem 15. Jahrhundert.The oldest book in the library is from the 15th century.

2.) "The oldest person in a group"

"Älteste", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Älteste des Dorfes erzählte Geschichten.The elder of the village told stories.
  2. Sie wurde zur Ältesten des Rates gewählt.She was elected as the elder of the council.
  3. Der Älteste der Familie hat das letzte Wort.The oldest in the family has the final say.
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