ADJECTIVE
alt/alt/old; elderly; ancient
alt is a German adjective that means old, elderly, or ancient. It is pronounced /alt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "älter" and "ältesten".
Definitions
1.having lived for many years; not young or new(age, general)
a.of living beings: having already lived a long time
Mein Großvater ist schon sehr alt.—My grandfather is already very old.
b.of objects: not new; existing for a long time
Das ist ein altes Auto.—That is an old car.
2.describing people of advanced age(social, people)
a.used respectfully for elderly people
Sie hilft alten Menschen im Pflegeheim.—She helps elderly people in the nursing home.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | alt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | älter |
| Superlative | ältesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "alt" mean in English?
- "alt" means old, elderly, 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.
