Adjective

äldre

older

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Meaning

äldre is a Swedish adjective that means “older”.

Example

  • Hon presenterar ett alternativ för de äldre borgarna på ön.

    She presents an alternative to the older citizens on the island.

Pronunciation tips

  • ä sounds like the e in English “bed” (longer before r).

Word forms

  • äldrea
  • äldreare
  • äldreast
  • äldrett

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