veraltet

/fɛɐ̯ˈʔaltət/
outdated

Diese Technologie ist veraltet.

This technology is outdated.


general

No longer in use or current; outdated or obsolete due to being replaced by newer versions or methods.

Das Betriebssystem ist veraltet und sollte aktualisiert werden.

The operating system is outdated and should be updated.

Veraltete Gesetze müssen reformiert werden.

Outdated laws need to be reformed.

Often used to describe technology, laws, or practices that are no longer effective or relevant.

Collocations

veraltete Technologieoutdated technologyveraltete Gesetzeoutdated lawsveraltete Methodenoutdated methods

Pro Tip

Usage in Technology

'Veraltet' is frequently used to describe software, hardware, or systems that are no longer supported or efficient.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'veralten' (to become old or outdated), which comes from 'alt' (old).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe things that are no longer useful or relevant.

Word Breakdown

ver-
to make or become
prefix
+
alt
old
root
+
-et
past participle suffix
suffix
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