altmodisch

/altˈmoːdɪʃ/

old-fashioned

Ihr Kleid sieht sehr altmodisch aus.

Her dress looks very old-fashioned.

general

Describing something that is outdated, old-fashioned, or no longer in style.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Often used to describe fashion, technology, or social norms that are considered outdated.

Collocations

altmodische Kleidungold-fashioned clothesaltmodische Möbelold-fashioned furniturealtmodische Ansichtenold-fashioned views

While 'altmodisch' often has a negative connotation, it can also be used neutrally or even positively to describe something with nostalgic value.

From 'alt' (old) + 'modisch' (fashionable), literally meaning 'old-fashioned' in the sense of being out of style.

Can be used both positively (nostalgic) or negatively (outdated). Often implies a judgment about what is considered fashionable or appropriate.

alt

old

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modisch

fashionable

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