gealtert

/ɡəˈʔaltɐt/
aged

Das gealterte Holz sah sehr schön aus.

The aged wood looked very beautiful.


formalinformal

Having aged or become older, often with a sense of wear or character

Der gealterte Wein schmeckte besonders gut.

The aged wine tasted especially good.

Ihr gealtertes Gesicht erzählte viele Geschichten.

Her aged face told many stories.

Often used to describe objects, materials, or people that have gained character through aging.

Collocations

Pro Tip

Usage with People

When referring to people, 'gealtert' is often used in a respectful or poetic way, emphasizing wisdom or experience.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'altern' (to age) with the prefix 'ge-' indicating a completed state.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe things that have gained value or character through aging, such as wine, wood, or antiques. Can also describe people in a respectful way.

Word Breakdown

ge-
completed state
prefix
+
altert
aged
root
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