Twilight years Meaning in English

expression · lemma: twilight year

US

ˈtwaɪˌɫaɪt/ /ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz

TWY-lyte yeerz

UK

twˈaɪlaɪt/ /jˈiəz

TWY-lyte YEERZ

Definition

The 'twilight years' refer to the final period of a person's life, often after retirement, when someone is elderly.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal and somewhat poetic phrase, often used in writing or respectful conversation. Used to refer gently to old age, usually implying reflection or a peaceful time. It's not used for middle age or young adults.

• Spanish: años de la vejez - últimos años de vida
• Portuguese (BR): anos de velhice - últimos anos de vida
• Portuguese (PT): anos da velhice - últimos anos de vida
• Chinese (Simplified): 晚年
• Chinese (Traditional): 晚年
• Hindi: अंतिम वर्ष - बुढ़ापे के साल
• Arabic: سنوات الشيخوخة - سنوات الحياة الأخيرة
• Bengali: শেষ সময়ের বছর - বার্ধক্যের বছর
• Russian: закатные годы - последние годы жизни
• Japanese: 晩年
• Vietnamese: những năm tháng cuối đời - tuổi xế chiều
• Korean: 여생 - 황혼기
• Turkish: yaşlılık yılları - ömrün son yılları
• Urdu: آخری عمر کے سال
• Indonesian: masa-masa senja - tahun-tahun tua

Example Sentences

He enjoyed his twilight years with his grandchildren.

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Many people travel during their twilight years.

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She saved money for her twilight years.

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After retiring, he finally had time to relax in his twilight years.

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She hoped to spend her twilight years living by the sea.

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They moved to a quiet village to enjoy their twilight years together.

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