altmodisch
Ihr Kleid sieht sehr altmodisch aus.
Her dress looks very old-fashioned.
Describing something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in style.
Die Möbel in diesem Haus sind sehr altmodisch.
The furniture in this house is very old-fashioned.
Er trägt immer noch altmodische Kleidung.
He still wears old-fashioned clothes.
Often used to describe fashion, technology, or social norms that are considered outdated.
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Usage Context
While 'altmodisch' often has a negative connotation, it can also be used neutrally or even positively to describe something with nostalgic value.
Word Origin
From 'alt' (old) + 'modisch' (fashionable), literally meaning 'old-fashioned' in the sense of being out of style.
Usage Notes
Can be used both positively (nostalgic) or negatively (outdated). Often implies a judgment about what is considered fashionable or appropriate.