uralt
Translation
ancient, age-old, primeval
Examples
Dieses Schloss ist uralt.
This castle is ancient.
Das ist eine uralte Tradition.
That is an age-old tradition.
Grammar Patterns
to be + uralt (... is ancient) The building is uralt.
uralte + Noun (an ancient ...) That is an uralter Baum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: antik, steinalt, altertümlich; Antonyms: brandneu, modern
Etymology
From the prefix 'ur-' (primeval, original, very) + 'alt' (old). The prefix 'ur-' intensifies the meaning of 'alt'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'ur-' as meaning 'primeval' or 'original'. So, 'uralt' is 'primevally old', like a dinosaur.