Usage examples of "Alter" in German with translation to English

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Alter schützt vor Torheit nicht There is no fool like an old fool
Ich spare Geld fürs Alter. I'm saving money for my old age.
Wir müssen versuchen, die Überbleibsel alter Zivilisationen zu bewahren. We must try to preserve the remains of ancient civilizations.
Er starb im Alter von 54 Jahren. He died aged 54 years.
Er starb in hohem Alter. He died very old.
Ich hätte gern dein Alter. I'd love to be your age.
Er ist im Alter von 54 Jahren gestorben. He died aged 54 years.
Das ist ein alter Hut. That's an old hat.
Ich bin im gleichen Alter. I am the same age.
Er ist ein alter Hase He's an old stager
Sie lügt über ihr Alter. She is lying about her age.
Das ist ein alter Trick. That's an old trick.
Ich habe das gleiche Alter. I am the same age.
Alter ist ein schweres Malter It's no fun getting old
Kannst du ihr Alter schätzen? Can you guess her age?
Ich bin ein alter Mann. I'm an old man.
Benimm dich deinem Alter entsprechend. Try to act your age.
Dieser Politiker ist ein alter Fuchs. That politician is an old fox.
Kannst du mein Alter erraten? Can you guess my age?
Tom ist ein lüsterner alter Mann. Tom is a lecherous old man.
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