Age asking phrases in German
Here are some sentences you can use to ask age in German:
- How old are you? - How old are you?
- How old are you? - How old are you?
- Kannst du mir dein Alter verraten? – Can you tell me your age?
- Wie viele Jahre zählst du? - How old are you?
- Darf ich fragen, wie alt du bist? – Can you let me ask how old you are?
- In welchem Jahr bist du geboren? - What year were you born?
- When is your birthday? - When is your birthday?
- Welches Alter hast du erreicht? – What age have you reached?
Asking age should be done carefully, as it is a personal matter and may be sensitive for some Germans. It is important to respect Germans' comfort and wishes before asking them their age.
How old are you? It is a more informal question and is used between friends, family members or acquaintances.
How old are you? It is a more formal question and is used in business situations or when asking people you are meeting for the first time.
Asking age and telling age sentences in German
- How old are you? - How old are you?
- How old are you? - How old are you?
- Ich bin fünfzehn Jahre alt. - I am fifteen years old.
- Ich bin dreißig Jahre alt. - I am thirty years old.
Another option is “wie alt ist er/sie?” is to use. This question is “how old is he/she?” It means and is more formal because the pronoun “er/sie” is used.
Sample sentences:
- Wie want alt? - How old is she?
- How old is she? - How old is she?
- Er ist vierzig Jahre alt. – He is forty years old.
- Sie ist fünfundzwanzig Jahre alt. – He is twenty-five years old.