sich betagen
Translation
to age, to grow old
Examples
Die Königin betagte sich in Würde.
The queen aged with dignity.
Grammar Patterns
sich betagen to age (archaic) The poet aged in solitude.
Similar Words
Synonyms: altern, alt werden (to grow old)
Etymology
Derived from 'Tag' (day). It literally means 'to add days to oneself'. It's an archaic or poetic term.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'be-Tag-en'. Think of 'being dayed', as in having more days added to your life, thus aging.