A2 Informal Age

„Er ist im schönsten Alter."

He is in his best years.

Er ist im schönsten Alter. — German idiom meaning: He is in his best years. (A2)
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What does „Er ist im schönsten Alter." mean in German?

„Er ist im schönsten Alter." means "He is in his best years.." Literally: "He is in the most beautiful age.."

Literal Translation

"He is in the most beautiful age."

Er He
ist is
im in
schönsten the
Alter most

English Equivalent

"He's in the prime of life."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Cf. Sie sind noch in Ihren besten Jahren.

When is this idiom used?

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

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