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Asking for someone's age in an informal context.
문화적 배경
Directness is appreciated, but age is personal. Similar to Germany, but slightly more formal in initial meetings. The 'du' form is used more quickly than in Germany. Often more reserved; wait for a conversation to start.
The 'Du' Rule
Always use 'du' for friends. If you aren't sure, use 'Sie' until they say 'Du kannst du sagen'.
Don't be rude
Asking age to a stranger in a formal setting is a social faux pas.
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Asking for someone's age in an informal context.
The 'Du' Rule
Always use 'du' for friends. If you aren't sure, use 'Sie' until they say 'Du kannst du sagen'.
Don't be rude
Asking age to a stranger in a formal setting is a social faux pas.
Add 'denn'
Adding 'denn' makes the question sound much more natural and friendly.
셀프 테스트
Complete the question.
Wie alt ____ du?
'Du' requires the second-person singular conjugation 'bist'.
Which is correct for a friend?
Wie alt bist du? vs Wie alt sind Sie?
Use 'du' for friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ____? B: Ich bin 20.
The answer provides an age, so the question must be about age.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Talking to your boss.
Bosses require formal 'Sie'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Wie alt ____ du?
'Du' requires the second-person singular conjugation 'bist'.
Wie alt bist du? vs Wie alt sind Sie?
Use 'du' for friends.
A: ____? B: Ich bin 20.
The answer provides an age, so the question must be about age.
Talking to your boss.
Bosses require formal 'Sie'.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, use 'Wie alt sind Sie?'
Not among friends, but be careful with strangers.
'Bist' is for 'du', 'ist' is for 'er/sie/es'.
Use 'Wie alt sind Sie?'
Only in a statement, not a question.
Just 'Wie alt?' works in very casual settings.
In letters, yes. In texts, it's optional.
Ich bin [number] Jahre alt.
The structure is the same.
'Alt' means old, 'groß' means tall/big.
Yes, it's standard.
No, the grammar stays the same.
관련 표현
Wie alt sind Sie?
contrastHow old are you? (formal)
Wie alt seid ihr?
similarHow old are you all?
Ich bin ... Jahre alt.
builds onI am ... years old.
Wie alt ist er?
similarHow old is he?
