noun
senior, elderly man
B1
Senior: masculine noun meaning a senior or elderly man; can also mean an older person or senior employee. Plural: Senioren. Note singular genitive often forms as des Seniors (adds -s). Female counterpart is Seniorin. Commonly used in demographic contexts or job titles; no special preposition required.
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Der Senior wohnt in einem Seniorenheim.
The senior lives in a retirement home.
Mein Onkel ist ein Senior und genießt seinen Ruhestand.
My uncle is a senior and enjoys his retirement.
Der Senior geht jeden Morgen spazieren.
The elderly man goes for a walk every morning.
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picture an older gentleman with a cane and a relaxed smile
same as English 'senior' (older person)
der Senior — 'der' like 'sir' (male) to remember masculine gender
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Used to refer to an older man or someone of senior age; formal contexts may use 'Senior' or 'Senioren' for the group.