No. 13,105 in German
alternde
"Alternde" means "aging" (referring to something or someone growing older).
In a sentence
Die alternde Bevölkerung stellt neue Herausforderungen für die Gesellschaft dar.
The aging population presents new challenges for society.
Here, 'alternde' is used as an attributive adjective modifying the noun 'Bevölkerung' (population), describing its ongoing process of aging.
Einige alternde Gebäude in der Altstadt sollen restauriert werden.
Some aging buildings in the old town are to be restored.
'Alternde' is applied as an attributive adjective describing 'Gebäude' (buildings), implying that these structures are in a state of aging.
Das alternde Auto fiel bei der technischen Überprüfung durch.
The aging car failed the technical inspection.
In this sentence, 'alternde' functions as an attributive adjective to 'Auto' (car), emphasizing the car's state of becoming older.
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