No. 508 in Norwegian
eldre
"Older" or "elder."
In a sentence
Han besøkte sin eldre bror.
He visited his older brother.
In this sentence, 'eldre' is used as a comparative adjective meaning 'older', implying a comparison of age relative to the subject.
Som eldre må man tenke på helsen.
As an elderly person, one must consider their health.
Here, 'eldre' functions as a noun referring to an elderly person, emphasizing the age of the individual.
Denne bilen er eldre enn min.
This car is older than mine.
In this usage, 'eldre' again acts as a comparative adjective to illustrate age but this time it applies to an inanimate object, showcasing versatility in its application to indicate relative age.
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