der Mittfünfziger
Translation
man in his mid-fifties, person in their mid-fifties
Examples
Der neue Chef ist ein Mittfünfziger.
The new boss is a man in his mid-fifties.
Als Mittfünfziger hat er viel Erfahrung.
As a man in his mid-fifties, he has a lot of experience.
Grammar Patterns
to be a ((noun)) to be a man in his mid-fifties The new boss is a Mittfünfziger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Person in den mittleren Fünfzigern (person in their mid-fifties)
Etymology
From 'Mitte' (middle) + 'fünfzig' (fifty) + '-er' (suffix for a person). A person in the middle of their fifties.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Mitte' (middle) of the 'Fünfziger' (fifties). This pattern works for other decades too (e.g., Mittzwanziger).