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Mein Bruder ist so alt wie ich.

My brother is as old as I am.

In German

Mein Bruder ist so alt wie ich.

mine broo-der ist zo alt vee ish
English
My brother is as old as I am.
Español
Mi hermano es tan mayor como yo.
Italiano
Mio fratello ha la mia stessa età.

Sentence Breakdown

  • MeinMyPossessive pronoun
  • BruderBrotherNoun
  • istisVerb
  • soasAdverb of comparison
  • altoldAdjective
  • wieasConjunction of comparison
  • ichIPersonal pronoun

Grammar Point

Comparison with 'so...wie' for age

Variations

  • Wir sind gleich alt.
    We are the same age.
  • Er und ich haben das gleiche Alter.
    He and I have the same age.

FAQ

How do you say "My brother is as old as I am." in German?

"My brother is as old as I am." in German is "Mein Bruder ist so alt wie ich." (mine broo-der ist zo alt vee ish).

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