English–German

“old” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/alt/

Example

Das ist ein altes Buch.

This is an old book.

Illustration for alt (old)

How to say “old” in German

“Old” in German is alt.

A familiar object worn by time, or a person or thing connected with an earlier period.

Full entry for alt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with alt

Die Stadt hat viele alte Häuser.

The city has many old houses.

Tips for using alt

  • When applied directly to a person, alt can sound blunt; older or elderly wording is often more tactful, depending on context.

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