adjective
veraltet
elavult
The German word "veraltet" is an adjective meaning "outdated", "obsolete", or "old-fashioned". It is derived from the verb "altern" (to age). The prefix "ver-" here indicates a change or becoming, so "veraltet" literally suggests something that has become old or aged.
Similar words:
- veraltet vs. überholt (outdated, surpassed)
- veraltet vs. altmodisch (old-fashioned, in style)
- veraltet vs. antik (antique, ancient)
Difference:
- veraltet emphasizes that something is no longer modern or current, often implying it’s no longer suitable or effective.
- überholt focuses on something that has been replaced by newer developments.
- altmodisch refers more to style or fashion being old-fashioned.
- antik conveys great age and sometimes value, rather than mere obsolescence.
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Diese Technologie ist veraltet.adjective
Ez a technológia elavult.
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