Russian Expression · Native
старый дед
Очень старый человек
Pronunciation: [ˈstarɨɪ̯ ˈdʲet]
Meaning
Очень старый человек
Example
старый дед, во сто шуб одет (загадка)
I use the word "старый дед".
Practice tips
- Practice старый дед out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Russian expression is for native-level learners.