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The Aspects of Growing Older

Age is a multifaceted concept that can be understood from various perspectives. Biologically, it refers to the number of years an organism has lived since birth, typically measured in chronological years. However, age can also be understood socio-culturally, where it carries meanings and expectations within different societies and contexts. In human societies, age often correlates with stages of life, such as childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age, each characterized by distinct physical, cognitive, and social developments. Age also influences social roles, responsibilities, and privileges, shaping interactions and relationships within communities. Additionally, perceptions of age can vary widely across cultures, with different societies placing different emphasis on youthfulness, maturity, and elderly wisdom. Furthermore, advancements in medicine and technology have extended human lifespans, challenging traditional notions of age and prompting discussions about aging, longevity, and intergenerational dynamics. Overall, age is a complex and dynamic concept that intersects with biology, culture, and social structures, influencing individuals and societies in profound ways

Spanish

¿Cuántos años tiene? - How old are you?

Yo tengo … años - I am ... years

Yo tengo (cuartro) años. - I am (four) years old.

La edad - age

Años - years

Recién nacida - new born (feminine)

Recién nacido - new born (masculine)

El bebé - baby

El infante - infant

La Niña pequeña - toddler (feminine)

El Niño pequeño - toddler (masculine)

La Niña - little girl; child

El Niño - little boy; child

Juvenil - youth; youthful

Joven - youngster; young

Adolescente - adolescent; teenager

El menor de edad - minor

Adulta - adult (feminine)

Adulto - adult (masculine)

De mediana edad - middle aged

La Ciudadana mayor - senior citizen (feminine)

El Ciudadano mayor - senior citizen (masculine)

Sénior - senior; elder; elderly

La vieja - old (feminine)

El viejo - old (masculine)

French

Quel âge as-tu? - How old are you?

J'ai ... ans - I am ... years

J'ai quatre ans. - I am four years old.

L'âge - age

Années - years (feminine)

Ans - years (masculine)

Nouveau née/Nouveau né - newborn

Le bébé - baby

Nourrisson - infant

La personne qui commence à marcher - toddler

Lenfant - child; kid; youngster

La jeunesse - youth

L'adolescente - adolescent; teenager

L'adolescent - adolescent; teenager

La mineure - minor (feminine)

Le mineur - minor (masculine)

L'adulte - adult

D'âge moyen - middle aged

Le personne âgée - senior citizen; elderly; old person

La vieille - old woman

Le vieillard - old man

La vieillesse - old age

German

Wie alt bist du? - How old are you?

Ich bin ... Jahre alt - I am ... years

Ich bin vier Jahre alt. - I am four years old.

Jahre - years

das Alter - age

Neu geboren - new born

das baby - baby

der Säugling - infant

das Kleinkind - toddler

das Kind - child; kid

die Jugend/der Jüngling - youth

der Jugendliche - youngster

der Teenager - teenager

der Minderjährige - minor; underage

der Erwachsene - adult

das Mittleres Lebensalter - middle aged

der Senior - senior citizen; senior

die Älter/der Alten - elderly

das Alte - the old

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