altbacken
stuffy · old-fashioned
The German word "altbacken" is an adjective that generally means "stale" or "outdated". It is comprised of "alt" meaning "old" and "backen" which means "to bake". The term can refer to bread that is no longer fresh, but it is often used metaphorically to describe ideas, opinions, or styles that are considered antiquated or overly conventional.
Similar words include "veraltet" (outdated) and "old-fashioned" (altmodisch). The difference is that "altbacken" carries a connotation of something being stale or not only old, but lacking freshness or relevance, whereas "veraltet" and "altmodisch" simply indicate a temporal aspect without the additional nuance of being stale or tired.
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Examples
Der Stuhl in der Ecke wirkt ziemlich altbacken.adjective
The chair in the corner looks quite stuffy.
Dieses gelbe Sofa sieht altbacken aus.adjective
This yellow sofa looks old-fashioned.
Das alte Sofa wirkt altbacken.adjective
The old sofa looks old-fashioned.
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