German word

veraltet

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈaltət/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutdated

Example

Dieses Gerät ist veraltet.

This device is outdated.

Illustration for veraltet (outdated)

More examples

Dieses Wort ist heute sprachlich veraltet.

This word is linguistically outdated today.

Core concept

A once-suitable device or method left behind when current standards and needs move forward.

Common phrases

  • sprachlich veraltet

    linguistically outdated

  • veraltete Vorstellung

    outdated idea

Similar words

überholt: No longer accepted as current or commonly used because standards have changed.
obsolet: Having lost practical value after its function or information became unnecessary.
altmodisch: Looking dated because its style no longer fits current preferences.
antiquiert: Giving an old, dated impression rather than a modern one.

Definition in German

Etwas, das älter geworden ist und nicht mehr den heutigen Anforderungen entspricht.

Word origin

Veraltet is the past participle of veralten, formed from alt, meaning 'old', with the prefix ver- to express becoming old.

Usage tips

  • Veraltet usually suggests practical obsolescence, while alt can describe something that is simply advanced in age.

Other meanings

  • obsoleteadjective
  • old-fashionedadjective

Opposites

  • neunewadjective

Related words

  • Veralterungobsolescencenoun

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