die Altersklasse
Translation
age group, age category, age class
Examples
Er startet in der Altersklasse U18.
He competes in the U18 age group.
Diese Umfrage richtet sich an alle Altersklassen.
This survey is aimed at all age groups.
Grammar Patterns
to be/compete in an age group in einer Altersklasse sein/starten He competes in the senior age group.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Altersgruppe (age group), Jahrgang (year group)
Etymology
Composed of 'Alter' (age) + 's' (linking element) + 'Klasse' (class). Literally means 'age class'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a school 'class' or a sports 'category', but sorted by 'Alter' (age).