Life stages in German

These words describe different life stages in German, from baby to elderly.

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Glossary · German

  • 01
    Baby[BAH-bee]
    baby
  • 02
    Kind[kint]
    child
  • 03
    Teenager[TEE-nah-ger]
    teenager
  • 04
    junger Erwachsener[YOONG-er air-VAHKH-sen-er]
    young adult
  • 05
    Erwachsener[air-VAHKH-sen-er]
    adult
  • 06
    mittleren Alters[MITT-lair-en AL-ters]
    middle-aged
  • 07
    Senior[ZAY-nee-or]
    senior
  • 08
    älter[EL-ter]
    elderly
Life stages in German — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Das Baby schläft.

    The baby is sleeping.

  2. Das Kind spielt im Garten.

    The child is playing in the garden.

  3. Der Teenager hört Musik.

    The teenager is listening to music.

  4. Ein junger Erwachsener sucht einen Job.

    A young adult is looking for a job.

  5. Der Erwachsene arbeitet im Büro.

    The adult works in the office.

  6. Menschen mittleren Alters gehen oft spazieren.

    Middle-aged people often go for walks.