# alter Schwede

alter Schwede is a German interjection meaning “exclamation of surprise or astonishment”.

## Interjection

1. _colloquial_ exclamation of surprise or astonishment
   - Und ja, „alter Schwede, die Dramatik ist enorm“, sagt er.

## Noun

1. _colloquial · vocative_ old chap (affectionate term of address)
   - Er sagte zu Hans Castorp: „Castorp, alter Schwede, Sie langweilen sich. […]“ — The Hofrat said to Hans Castorp: “Castorp, old cock, you’re bored. […] ”

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