ADJECTIVE
alt/alt/old; aged; ancient
alt is a German adjective that means old, aged, or ancient. It is pronounced /alt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "älter" and "ältesten".
Definitions
1.having lived or existed for a long time; not young or new(age of people or things)
a.of an advanced age (people); elderly
Mein Großvater ist schon sehr alt.—My grandfather is already very old.
b.having existed for a long time (things); not new
Das ist ein altes Haus.—That is an old house.
2.former; previous (position, relation, etc.)(former, previous)
a.used for people who previously had a particular relationship or status
Mein alter Chef war sehr freundlich.—My former boss was very friendly.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | alt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | älter |
| Superlative | ältesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "alt" mean in English?
- "alt" means old, aged, or ancient. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "alt"?
- "alt" is pronounced /alt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "alt"?
- The comparative of "alt" is "älter" and the superlative is "ältesten".
- What part of speech is "alt"?
- "alt" is a adjective in German.
