älter
senior
older or at a higher level or rank
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älter with Russian translation
älter usage examples
Мой старший коллега часто мне помогает.
Mein älterer Kollege hilft mir oft.
У неё более высокая должность в компании.
Sie hat eine ältere Position im Unternehmen.
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älter synonyms
What's the difference between älter / höhergestellt / ranghöher / dienstälter / alt / senioren-
Refers to someone in a higher social or professional position; sounds formal and somewhat bookish.
Emphasizes a higher rank, position, or military grade; especially natural in hierarchies.
Means someone has been serving or working longer; refers to seniority by length of service, not age.
The most general word for age; as a synonym of “senior,” it fits only when age is meant, not status.
Used as a first element in compound words and refers to older people; it is not a standalone adjective.
Means advanced or further along; usually refers to level, stage, or process rather than age.
Literally “older/elder”; often used comparatively and can refer to age or seniority.
Not an adjective but an expression for a higher position in a hierarchy or career ladder.
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How to pronounce älter and what this word means
älter means senior. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce älter
/ˈɛltɐ/
älter translation
senior
älter examples
Mein älterer Kollege hilft mir oft.
älter transcription
/ˈɛltɐ/
Questions about this word
älter meaning: what does it mean?
älter oder auf einer höheren Ebene bzw. in einem höheren Rang
älter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
älter is pronounced as /ˈɛltɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
älter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein älterer Kollege hilft mir oft. Translation: Мой старший коллега часто мне помогает.
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