alt
/alt/adjective★Beginner
formal
old
Das ist ein altes Haus.
This is an old house.
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Used to describe something that has existed for a long time.
informal
aged
Er ist schon alt.
He is already old.
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Can refer to people or things that are no longer young.
Collocations
alt werdento grow oldalt aussehento look old
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
in alter Zeitphrase
in olden times
💡Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Alt' must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'der alte Mann', 'die alte Frau').
⚡Gold Rule
Adjective Declension
'Alt' is a strong adjective and follows German adjective declension rules.
📖Word Origin
From Old High German 'alt', meaning 'old'.
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'alt' is a common adjective used to describe age, often applied to people, objects, or concepts.
Word Breakdown
alt
old
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026DE → EN