veraltet
Translation
outdated, obsolete, antiquated
Examples
Diese Technologie ist völlig veraltet.
This technology is completely outdated.
Er benutzt eine veraltete Version der Software.
He is using an outdated version of the software.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is outdated sth. is outdated This law is outdated.
an outdated ((noun)) an outdated... That is an outdated telephone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: altmodisch, unmodern, obsolet; Antonyms: modern, aktuell, neu
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process or change) + 'alt' (old). It implies 'having become old'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'ver-' + 'alt' (old). The 'ver-' prefix suggests a process, so it's something that has *become* old and is now outdated.