veraltet
Translation
outdated, obsolete, antiquated
Examples
Diese Technologie ist veraltet.
This technology is outdated.
Seine Ansichten sind völlig veraltet.
His views are completely antiquated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is outdated ((sth.)) is outdated This technology is outdated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: altmodisch (old-fashioned), überholt (obsolete); Antonyms: modern, aktuell (current)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process or change, often for the worse) + 'alt' (old). Literally 'made old' or 'become old'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ver-' prefix as intensifying 'alt' (old) to the point of being useless or outdated.