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
Composed of the prefix 'ur-' (meaning primeval, very) and 'alt' (old). The 'ur-' acts as an intensifier.
Memory Tips
The 'ur-' prefix is like saying 'ultra' or 'super'. So, 'uralt' means 'ultra old' or 'super old'.