din ålder
The English phrase "your age" is translated into Swedish as din ålder.
din ålder is used to refer to the specific number of years a person has lived.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun din (your) and the noun ålder (age).
Did you know?
- If you want to talk about the 'age' of a fine wine or a cheese, you would likely use mognad (ripeness) instead of ålder.
- The word din comes from the Old Norse þínn, which is a direct ancestor to the English word 'thine'.
- While din ålder is the direct translation, when asking someone their age, Swedes often use the phrase Hur gammal är du? instead of involving the noun 'age'.
Examples in context
- Jag fyller 25 år på fredag.I am turning 25 on Friday.
- Jag är född 1985.I was born in 1985.
- Kan jag få veta din ålder?May I know your age?
- Din ålder är inte relevant här.Your age is not relevant here.
- Är din ålder viktig för jobbet?Is your age important for the job?
Example conversation
Linnea and Erik are filling out a form at a gym.
- LinneaJag förstår inte den här frågan.I don't understand this question.
- ErikDu behöver bara skriva din ålder.You just need to write your age.
- LinneaOkej, tack för hjälpen, Erik.Okay, thanks for the help, Erik.
- ErikInga problem, Linnea.No problem, Linnea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries din, ålder, CC BY-SA 4.0.
