veraltet
Translation
outdated, obsolete, antiquated
Examples
Diese Technologie ist völlig veraltet.
This technology is completely outdated.
Er hat sehr veraltete Ansichten.
He has very antiquated views.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is veraltet ((sth.)) is outdated This software is outdated.
a veralteter/e/es + Noun an outdated ((noun)) He uses an outdated computer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: altmodisch, überholt; Antonyms: modern, aktuell
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a process or change) and 'alt' (old). It literally means 'made old' or 'having become old'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ver-' prefix as indicating a change, often for the worse. Something has 'turned' old and is now outdated.