I am 43 years old vs. I have 43 years

[MiaL]

Hi,

I would like to know if both of the above phrases are correct.

Thank you for helping me,

Mia

[Ouisch]

No. If you are referring to your age, you would simply say "I am 43 years old."

[MiaL]

Yes, I am referring to my age. So the second option is absolutely wrong?

Mia

[krton]

Please click one of the Quick Reply icons in the posts above to activate Quick Reply.no both are correct

[krton]

Originally Posted by MiaL

Yes, I am referring to my age. So the second option is absolutely wrong?
Mia

no, it doesn`t matter in any way you are correct
just it depen in the way formal or informal

[Ouisch]

Originally Posted by krton

no, it doesn`t matter in any way you are correct
just it depen in the way formal or informal

Perhaps it's different elsewhere, but in the US if you are revealing your age to someone, you would say "I am 43 years old." You would never say "I have 43 years." That response would get you nothing but a blank, uncomprehending look.

The only instance where one would say "I have 43 years" would be to respond to a question similar to: "How long have you worked with welding tools?" "I have 43 years experience in the field."