Also means
old age
Usage Note
Alter as the neuter das Alter means age in years or old age. Beware the homograph der Alter and the slangy Alter! ('dude!', 'mate!') shouted among young people, plus the masculine der Alte meaning 'the old man'.
Examples
"In welchem Alter bist du?"
Natural Translation
What age are you?
Literal Translation
In which age are you?
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