Alter!
Dude!
Language note: Commonly used to address friends in a casual way.
Culture note: Despite its literal meaning 'old man', it’s used affectionately among friends.
Context: Two friends meet up on the street. One of them is feeling energetic and greets the other with enthusiasm.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Alter
[AHL-tehr]
Dude!
A casual way to address someone, similar to 'dude' or 'man'.
Hey Alter, was geht ab?
Hey dude, what's up?
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