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

Positivealt
Comparativeälter
Superlativeältesten

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.

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