🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Alter Mann

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaltɐ man

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Altmán/ˈalt.mɑːn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der alte Mann erzählte Geschichten aus seiner Jugend."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An older man, typically one who is respected due to age and experience.

    "The altman shared his wisdom with the younger generations."
  2. 2

    A term used in some contexts to refer to a senior or elder in a community.

    "In the village, the altman was consulted for important decisions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Altmán' originates from the German language, where 'alt' means 'old' and 'man' means 'man' or 'person'. The word has evolved to denote an older man or a person of advanced age, reflecting societal respect for the elderly.

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