die Hochaltrigen
Translation
the very elderly, the oldest old
Examples
Die Zahl der Hochaltrigen steigt.
The number of the very elderly is increasing.
Hochaltrige brauchen besondere Pflege.
The very elderly need special care.
Grammar Patterns
((Hochaltrige)) as subject The very elderly need special care.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Betagte (the aged), Senioren (seniors); Antonyms: Jugendliche (youths)
Etymology
From 'hoch' (high) + 'Alter' (age). Literally means 'people of high age'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people who have reached a 'high age' in life.