English–German
“very old” in German
How to say “very old” in German
“Very old” in German is uralt.
An object or tradition so old that its beginnings disappear into the distant past rather than a date that can be easily recalled.
Example sentences with uralt
Das Dorf pflegt eine uralte Tradition.
The village maintains a very old tradition.
Tips for using uralt
- Uralt applies to things such as buildings, traditions, and stories, and it does not by itself mean historically verified or literally prehistoric.