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outdated, obsolete, antiquated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This technology is completely outdated.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He is using an outdated version of the software.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 is outdated sth. is outdated This law is outdated.
an outdated ((noun)) an outdated... That is an outdated telephone.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
Composed of the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process) and 'alt' (old). It conveys the sense of 'having become old'.
Memory Tips
See 'alt' (old) in the word. The 'ver-' prefix often indicates a change of state, so 'veraltet' means something has changed to become old or obsolete.