Cool MateAged vs Elderly vs Mature vs Older
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Aged
Top 3.000 (häufig)B1
Elderly
Top 2.000 (häufig)B2
Mature
Top 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective
Older
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
Am häufigsten: Older
| Aged | Elderly | Mature | Older | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/eɪdʒd/","/ˈeɪdʒɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/eɪdʒd/","/ˈeɪdʒɪd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeldəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeldərli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //məˈtjʊə//🇺🇸 //məˈtʃʊr// | 🇬🇧 //ˈəʊldə//🇺🇸 //ˈoʊldər// |
| Bedeutung | Schon ziemlich alt; alt.Having lived for a long time; old. | Ältere Leute, meist über 65 Jahre alt.Older people, usually over 65 years old. | Vollständig gewachsen oder entwickelt.Fully grown or developed. | Having lived for a long time; not young. |
| Beispiel | They have two children aged six and nine. | an **elderly man/woman/lady** | He is a very mature individual for his age. | My sister is older than I am. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 3.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | B1 | B2 | C1 | - |
| Wortart | adjective | |||
| Kollokationen | aged cheese, aged whiskey, aged care, aged population | elderly care, elderly person, elderly population, elderly relative, elderly community | mature audience, mature relationship, mature decisions, mature tree, mature products | older sister, older brother, older than, older generation, older age |
| Antonyme | young, fresh, new | young, youthful | immature, undeveloped, young | younger, newer |
| Häufige Fehler | Confusing with 'age,' which refers to the period of living., Using 'aged' incorrectly as a verb instead of an adjective., Mixing up 'aged' with words like 'elderly' which refer specifically to people. | 'Elderlies' is not a correct plural form., Confusing 'elderly' with 'elder' which refers to a senior in a group or family., Using 'elderly' in negative or derogatory contexts. | Confused with 'immature' for opposites., Using 'mature' for young people or animals., Omitting the context when 'mature' implies wisdom. | Confusing 'older' with 'old' (older is comparative, while old is descriptive)., Using 'older' without 'than' when comparing., Incorrectly applying 'older' to inanimate objects. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Benutze 'aged', um Personen oder Dinge zu beschreiben, die schon lange existieren. Es kann formell (z.B. 65 Jahre alt) oder informell (z.B. gereifter Wein) verwendet werden. Vermeide es für junge Subjekte.Use 'aged' to describe people or objects that have existed for a long time. It can be used formally (e.g., aged 65) or informally (e.g., aged wine). Avoid using it for young subjects. | Verwende 'ältere Menschen' in neutralen Kontexten, um ältere Erwachsene respektvoll zu bezeichnen. Vermeide es in informellen Situationen, wo 'alt' lockerer verwendet werden könnte.Use 'elderly' in neutral contexts to refer to older adults respectfully. Avoid in informal settings where 'old' might be used more casually. | Verwenden Sie 'reif' oder 'erwachsen', um vollständig entwickelte Personen, Tiere oder Dinge zu beschreiben. Vermeiden Sie es, es auf junge Subjekte anzuwenden.Use 'mature' to describe fully developed people, animals, or things. Avoid using it to describe young subjects. | Use 'older' to compare ages. It's neutral but can be informal in everyday conversations. Avoid using it for sensitive contexts. |
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Häufige Fragen: Aged vs Elderly vs Mature vs Older
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Aged, Elderly, Mature und Older?
Aged: Having lived for a long time; old. Elderly: Older people, usually over 65 years old. Mature: Fully grown or developed. Older: Having lived for a long time; not young.
Was ist häufiger: Aged, Elderly, Mature und Older?
Older ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Aged, Elderly, Mature und Older?
Mature ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Aged: They have two children aged six and nine. Elderly: an **elderly man/woman/lady** Mature: He is a very mature individual for his age. Older: My sister is older than I am.
Kann ich Aged, Elderly, Mature und Older austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Aged, Elderly, Mature und Older sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.