veralten
Translation
to become obsolete, to become outdated, to go out of date
Examples
Diese Technologie ist schnell veraltet.
This technology quickly became obsolete.
Die Gesetze sind veraltet und müssen geändert werden.
The laws are outdated and must be changed.
Grammar Patterns
to become obsolete Something becomes outdated. This software becomes obsolete very quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to become unmodern, to go out of fashion
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating a process) + 'alt' (old). It literally means 'to become old'.
Memory Tips
Literally 'ver-' + 'alt' = 'to become old'. Think of technology or information becoming old and outdated.