Usage Note
Dorfältester denotes the oldest respected member of a village community, often consulted informally on traditional matters. The feminine form is Dorfälteste. It implies moral authority rather than an official position.
Examples
"Der Dorfälteste erinnerte sich noch an die Zeit vor dem Krieg."
Natural Translation
The village elder still remembered the time before the war.
Literal Translation
The village-elder remembered himself still at the time before the war.
Free starter pack
Building your German vocabulary?
Get the 100 most common German words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.
Related Words
Explore German by topic
