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Wort des Tages > gestanden (adj) > Hear it!

gestanden (adj)
   grown (man/woman), experienced, seasoned (veteran)

Sie ist eine gestandene Frau, Mutter von zwei Kindern – und sexy wie eh und je.
She's a grown woman, mother of two children – and sexy as ever.
Beim Männerabend im Spielwarenladen werden gestandene Kerle zu Kindern.
During men's night at the toy store, seasoned guys turn into kids.
Ich brauche einen gestandenen Mann, kein Weichei.
I need a real man, not a wimp.
Sie singt wie eine gestandene Frau. Wie eine, die schon viel gesehen und fast alles erlebt hat.
She sings like an experienced woman – like one who has seen a lot and experienced almost everything.

Related:
ein gestandener Mann a grown/experienced man
eine gestandene Frau a grown/experienced woman
erfahren (adj) experienced
erprobt (adj) tried and tested; reliable, experienced
reif (adj) mature, seasoned; ripe

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