When you're just starting out in Danish, knowing some basic words is super helpful. The word "alder" is one of those. It means "age."
You'll often hear it in questions like "Hvad er din alder?" which means "What is your age?" Or you might say "Min alder er 30" to say "My age is 30."
It's a straightforward noun that's good to learn early on.
When talking about someone's alder, it's very similar to English. You can ask "Hvad er din alder?" which means "What is your age?" or "How old are you?"
You can also say something like "Min alder er tredive," meaning "My age is thirty."
It's a straightforward word to use, but remember that in Danish, nouns like alder have genders, though you don't always need to worry about it at an A1 level.
Just focus on using it to talk about how old people or things are.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- pronouncing the 'd' as a hard 'd' instead of a soft 'd' or 'ð' sound
- confusing with 'ældre' (older)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Hvad er din alder?
What is your age?
Min alder er 30 år.
My age is 30 years.
Han er af samme alder.
He is of the same age.
Hun er en ung alder.
She is a young age.
I hvilken alder starter du i skole?
At what age do you start school?
De har en forskellig alder.
They have a different age.
Hendes alder er ukendt.
Her age is unknown.
Min far er i en høj alder.
My father is at an old age.
Hvad er din alder?
What is your...?
Literally 'What is your age?'
Min alder er 30 år.
My... is 30 years.
Børn under fem år har fri alder.
Children under five years have free...
'Fri alder' means free admission (no age restriction/charge).
Han ser yngre ud end sin alder.
He looks younger than his...
I hvilken alder startede du i skole?
At what... did you start school?
Hendes alder er ukendt.
Her... is unknown.
Man kan ikke se hendes alder.
One cannot see her...
Den gennemsnitlige alder i Danmark er høj.
The average... in Denmark is high.
Alderdommen kan være en udfordring, men også en tid med visdom og ro.
Old age can be a challenge, but also a time of wisdom and tranquility.
På trods af sin fremskredne alder bevarer hun en bemærkelsesværdig mental skarphed.
Despite her advanced age, she maintains remarkable mental sharpness.
Aldersdiskrimination er et alvorligt problem, der underminerer ligestillingen i samfundet.
Age discrimination is a serious problem that undermines equality in society.
Hendes alder forhindrede hende ikke i at forfølge sine drømme om at rejse verden rundt.
Her age did not prevent her from pursuing her dreams of traveling the world.
Med alderen kommer der ofte en større forståelse for livets kompleksitet.
With age often comes a greater understanding of life's complexity.
Det er vigtigt at have en aktiv livsstil i alle aldre for at bevare sundheden.
It is important to have an active lifestyle at all ages to maintain health.
Den gennemsnitlige alder for førstegangsforældre er steget markant de seneste årtier.
The average age of first-time parents has increased significantly in recent decades.
Hendes modne alder gav hende en unik indsigt i menneskelig natur.
Her mature age gave her a unique insight into human nature.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
Hvad er din alder?
What is your age?
Min alder er 30 år.
My age is 30 years.
Han er af høj alder.
He is of old age. (He is old.)
Hun er i sin bedste alder.
She is in her best age. (She is in her prime.)
Børn i alle aldre.
Children of all ages.
Det er for hans alder.
It is for his age.
De har samme alder.
They have the same age.
I en alder af 18 år.
At the age of 18 years.
Jeg kender ikke hans alder.
I don't know his age.
Hvad er den gennemsnitlige alder?
What is the average age?
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
The Danish word alder directly translates to 'age' in English. It is a common noun and follows typical Danish noun rules. When asking someone's age, you would use a phrase like 'Hvad er din alder?' (What is your age?) or more commonly, 'Hvor gammel er du?' (How old are you?). The word 'alder' can also be used in contexts like 'i en ung alder' (at a young age) or 'høj alder' (old age).
A common mistake for English speakers is directly translating 'old' as an adjective. While 'old' in English can describe age, in Danish, you would use 'gammel'. For example, you wouldn't say 'Jeg er alder' to mean 'I am old'. Instead, you would say 'Jeg er gammel'. Similarly, when stating your age, you say 'Jeg er [number] år gammel' (I am [number] years old), not 'Jeg er [number] alder'.
सुझाव
Basic use of 'alder'
The most common way to ask someone's age in Danish is 'Hvad er din alder?' (What is your age?).
Answering with 'alder'
To answer, you can say 'Min alder er tredive' (My age is thirty), but it's more common to say 'Jeg er tredive år' (I am thirty years).
'Alder' in context
You might hear 'i en ung alder' (at a young age) or 'i en høj alder' (at an old age).
Asking about other people's age
For a third person, you'd say 'Hvad er hans/hendes alder?' (What is his/her age?).
Plural of 'alder'
The plural of 'alder' is 'aldre', meaning ages. For example, 'alle aldre' (all ages).
Don't confuse 'alder' with 'ældre'
'Alder' is a noun (age), while 'ældre' means older. For instance, 'min ældre bror' (my older brother).
Age and formality
In Danish culture, it's generally fine to ask someone's age, especially in casual settings, but it's always good to be mindful of context.
Using 'alder' for objects
You can also use 'alder' to talk about the age of objects, like 'bilens alder' (the car's age).
Related words: 'aldrende'
'Aldrende' is an adjective meaning aging or elderly. Example: 'en aldrende mand' (an aging man).
Practice with numbers
Practice saying different numbers with 'Jeg er... år' to become comfortable talking about age.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Talking about your own age
- Hvad er din alder?
- Min alder er tyve år.
- Jeg er tyve år gammel.
Asking about someone else's age politely
- Må jeg spørge om din alder?
- Hvis jeg må spørge, hvor gammel er du?
- Hvor gammel er du?
Talking about the age of an object or animal
- Hvor gammel er din bil?
- Min hunds alder er fem år.
- Den er ti år gammel.
Referring to someone's age group or stage of life
- I den alder lærer man meget.
- Alderdom er en del af livet.
- Han er i en ung alder.
Discussing age in a general sense
- Alder er bare et tal.
- Man kan altid lære, uanset alder.
- Alder giver visdom.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"Hvor gammel er du, hvis jeg må spørge?"
"Hvad synes du om at blive ældre?"
"Har du nogensinde løjet om din alder?"
"Hvad er den bedste alder at være, ifølge dig?"
"Tror du alderdom bringer visdom?"
डायरी विषय
Skriv om en tid, hvor din alder var vigtig for en oplevelse.
Hvordan har din alder påvirket dine valg i livet indtil nu?
Beskriv dine tanker og følelser omkring at blive ældre.
Forestil dig dig selv i en meget høj alder. Hvordan ser dit liv ud?
Hvilken alder ville du gerne vende tilbage til, og hvorfor?
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIn Danish, 'alder' means age. It's a common noun you'll use frequently.
You can ask 'Hvad er din alder?' (What is your age?) or more commonly, 'Hvor gammel er du?' (How old are you?).
'Alder' is a common gender noun. In Danish, this means it uses the article 'en', so it's 'en alder'.
Yes, it can. The plural form of 'alder' is 'aldre'. For example, 'forskellige aldre' means 'different ages'.
You could say: 'Min alder er 30' (My age is 30) or 'Han har en høj alder' (He has a high age, meaning he is old).
Yes. 'I en alder af' means 'at the age of'. For example, 'Han døde i en alder af 90' (He died at the age of 90).
Not really in common usage. Its primary meaning is age. You might see it in contexts referring to an era or period, but that's less frequent.
It's pronounced roughly like 'al-der', with the 'a' similar to the 'a' in 'father' and the 'r' being a soft, guttural sound typical of Danish. Don't worry too much about perfect pronunciation at A1; focus on being understood.
'Alder' is the concept of age, while 'år' is a unit of time. You use 'år' when stating the number of years someone has lived, like 'Jeg er 30 år gammel' (I am 30 years old).
Generally, yes, for people and sometimes animals. For objects, you'd usually use words like 'gammel' (old) or refer to its 'levetid' (lifespan) if applicable, rather than 'alder'.
खुद को परखो 42 सवाल
Hvad er din ___?
We use 'alder' to ask about someone's age.
Min ___ er tyve år.
You use 'alder' to state your age.
Har du spurgt om hendes ___?
Here, 'alder' refers to a woman's age.
Hans ___ er sytten.
This sentence uses 'alder' to state a man's age.
De har en forskellig ___.
When comparing two people's ages, you use 'alder'.
Hvilken ___ har barnet?
You ask for the child's age using 'alder'.
Which Danish word means 'age'?
'Alder' is the Danish word for 'age'.
How do you ask 'What is your age?' in Danish?
'Hvad er din alder?' directly translates to 'What is your age?'
If someone says 'Min alder er ti', what do they mean?
'Min alder er ti' means 'My age is ten'.
The word 'alder' refers to a color.
'Alder' means 'age', not a color.
You can use 'alder' when talking about how old someone is.
'Alder' is used to talk about age.
The English word 'old' is translated as 'alder' in Danish.
'Alder' means 'age'. The Danish word for 'old' is 'gammel'.
Write a short sentence asking someone's age in Danish. Use 'alder'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hvad er din alder?
Write a sentence stating your age in Danish. Imagine you are 25 years old. Use 'alder'.
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Sample answer
Min alder er femogtyve år.
Write a simple sentence describing someone's age as 'old' in Danish. Use 'gammel' and 'alder'.
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Sample answer
Han har en gammel alder.
Hvor gammel er personen, der taler?
Read this passage:
Jeg er ti år gammel. Hvad er din alder? Min bror er femten år. Han er ældre end mig.
Hvor gammel er personen, der taler?
The first sentence says 'Jeg er ti år gammel' (I am ten years old).
The first sentence says 'Jeg er ti år gammel' (I am ten years old).
Hvor gammel er Peter?
Read this passage:
Anna spørger: "Hvad er din alder, Peter?" Peter svarer: "Min alder er tyve år."
Hvor gammel er Peter?
Peter says: 'Min alder er tyve år.' (My age is twenty years.)
Peter says: 'Min alder er tyve år.' (My age is twenty years.)
Hvem er ældst?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en søster. Hendes alder er syv. Jeg er tolv. Hvem er ældst?
Hvem er ældst?
The speaker is twelve years old, and the sister is seven, so the speaker is older.
The speaker is twelve years old, and the sister is seven, so the speaker is older.
Someone is asking about age politely.
A person is stating their age and how they feel.
A common saying about age.
Read this aloud:
Hvilken alder forbinder du med visdom?
Focus: alder, visdom
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Hvad er den gennemsnitlige alder for at få børn i Danmark?
Focus: gennemsnitlige, børn
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
I hvilken alder føler man sig mest fri?
Focus: alder, fri
तुमने कहा:
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Write a short paragraph about how age is viewed in your culture. Do people celebrate birthdays differently at various ages? Are there any age-related milestones that are particularly important? (40-60 words)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
I min kultur fejrer vi ofte fødselsdage med familie og venner, især runde aldre som 30 eller 50. Nogle gange er der store fester. Milepæle som at blive 18 år og få kørekort er også vigtige, da det markerer overgangen til voksenlivet. Ældre mennesker respekteres ofte højt for deres visdom.
Imagine you are describing your family members to a new Danish friend. Write a few sentences about their ages, using the word 'alder' or a related concept. (30-50 words)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Min mor er 55 år, og min far er lidt ældre. Min søster har en alder på 28, og min bror er den yngste i familien. Vi har alle forskellige aldre, men vi har det altid sjovt sammen, uanset vores alder.
Write an email to a Danish company asking about age requirements for a volunteer position. Mention your age and ask if there are any restrictions. (50-70 words)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Kære HR-afdeling, Jeg skriver for at forhøre mig om jeres frivilligprogram. Jeg er meget interesseret i at bidrage og vil gerne vide, om der er en specifik aldersgrænse for deltagelse. Jeg er 25 år gammel. Er der nogen alderskrav, jeg skal være opmærksom på? På forhånd tak for jeres tid og svar. Venlig hilsen, [Dit Navn]
Hvad handler passagen primært om?
Read this passage:
En ny undersøgelse viser, at mange danskere føler sig yngre end deres faktiske alder. Deltagerne i studiet, som havde en gennemsnitsalder på 50 år, rapporterede ofte en opfattet alder, der var op til ti år lavere. Dette fænomen er mere udtalt blandt dem, der lever en sund livsstil og er fysisk aktive. Følelsen af en lavere alder kan have positive effekter på ens mentale velbefindende.
Hvad handler passagen primært om?
Passagen diskuterer, at mange danskere føler sig yngre end deres faktiske alder, og hvordan dette fænomen er forbundet med en sund livsstil.
Passagen diskuterer, at mange danskere føler sig yngre end deres faktiske alder, og hvordan dette fænomen er forbundet med en sund livsstil.
Hvad var beboerens hemmelighed bag hendes høje alder?
Read this passage:
På et plejehjem i Aarhus fejrede en beboer for nylig sin 100-års fødselsdag. Hun tilskriver sin lange alder en positiv indstilling til livet og regelmæssig motion gennem alle årene. Hendes familie og venner var samlet for at hylde hende, og plejehjemmets personale arrangerede en stor fest. Hendes historie er et bevis på, at man kan leve et langt og indholdsrigt liv.
Hvad var beboerens hemmelighed bag hendes høje alder?
Teksten nævner, at hun tilskriver sin lange alder en positiv indstilling til livet og regelmæssig motion.
Teksten nævner, at hun tilskriver sin lange alder en positiv indstilling til livet og regelmæssig motion.
Hvad er et af argumenterne for at hæve pensionsalderen?
Read this passage:
En debat om pensionsalderen fylder meget i dansk politik. Nogle argumenterer for, at den nuværende pensionsalder bør hæves yderligere, da folk lever længere. Andre mener, at det er uretfærdigt over for dem, der har haft hårde fysiske jobs gennem et helt liv. Det er en kompleks diskussion, der berører mange forskellige aspekter af samfundet.
Hvad er et af argumenterne for at hæve pensionsalderen?
Passagen siger, at 'nogle argumenterer for, at den nuværende pensionsalder bør hæves yderligere, da folk lever længere'.
Passagen siger, at 'nogle argumenterer for, at den nuværende pensionsalder bør hæves yderligere, da folk lever længere'.
Listen for the word 'alder' and understand the context.
The question asks about a typical age related to university.
Listen for the speaker describing someone's activity level despite their age.
Read this aloud:
Kan du nævne en alder, hvor man i Danmark typisk får kørekort?
Focus: alder, kørekort
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Beskriv hvordan alder kan påvirke ens valg af fritidsinteresser.
Focus: alder, fritidsinteresser
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Hvorfor er det i nogle kulturer uhøfligt at spørge om en persons alder?
Focus: alder, uhøfligt
तुमने कहा:
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The age is pressing when one has to run a marathon.
Despite her young age, she showed great maturity.
He guessed her age to be around thirty.
Read this aloud:
Hvilken alder forbinder du med livets højdepunkt?
Focus: højdepunkt
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Diskuter, hvordan alder kan påvirke ens perspektiv på tilværelsen.
Focus: tilværelsen
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Beskriv de fordele og ulemper, der er forbundet med at have en høj alder i dagens samfund.
Focus: forbundet, ulemper
तुमने कहा:
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Basic use of 'alder'
The most common way to ask someone's age in Danish is 'Hvad er din alder?' (What is your age?).
Answering with 'alder'
To answer, you can say 'Min alder er tredive' (My age is thirty), but it's more common to say 'Jeg er tredive år' (I am thirty years).
'Alder' in context
You might hear 'i en ung alder' (at a young age) or 'i en høj alder' (at an old age).
Asking about other people's age
For a third person, you'd say 'Hvad er hans/hendes alder?' (What is his/her age?).
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संबंधित मुहावरे
social के और शब्द
acceptere
B1to consent to receive or undertake something
anerkende
B1to accept or admit
anerkendelse
B1Appreciation or approval of a person's achievements.
anledning
B1an occasion or reason
anmasselse
C1arrogance, presumption, or forwardness
anmassende
C1presumptuous, pushy, or overly familiar
arrangement
B1an event or organization
bar
A2bar
befolkning
B1All the inhabitants of a particular place.
bekendtskab
B1A person one knows slightly
