Im Alter
Translation
in old age, when old
Examples
Im Alter möchte ich viel reisen.
In old age, I want to travel a lot.
Viele Menschen brauchen im Alter Hilfe.
Many people need help in old age.
Grammar Patterns
Used as a temporal adverbial phrase, often at the beginning of a sentence. In old age, many people need help.
Similar Words
in späten Jahren (in later years)
Etymology
'Im' is a contraction of 'in dem' (in the). 'Alter' means 'age'. So, literally 'in the age'.
Memory Tips
Picture being 'in' ('im') the stage of life called 'Alter' (age).