veraltet
/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaltət/adjective★Intermediate
formal
outdated, obsolete, or no longer in use
Diese Technologie ist veraltet und wird nicht mehr unterstützt.
This technology is outdated and is no longer supported.
Das Gesetz ist veraltet und sollte überarbeitet werden.
The law is outdated and should be revised.
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Often used to describe technology, laws, or practices that are no longer current or relevant.
Collocations
veraltete Technologieoutdated technologyveraltete Gesetzeoutdated lawsveraltete Methodenoutdated methods
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'veraltet' to describe things that are no longer current or relevant, especially in formal or technical contexts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'veralten' (to become outdated), which comes from 'alt' (old) with the prefix 'ver-' indicating a completed state.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts to describe things that are no longer in use or are considered old-fashioned.
Word Breakdown
ver-
completed state
prefixalt
old
root-et
adjective suffix
suffixDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch