ADJECTIVE
alt/alt/old; elderly
alt is a German adjective that means old or elderly. It is pronounced /alt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "älter" and "ältesten".
Definitions
1.having lived for a relatively long time; no longer young or new(age/person/animal/object)
a.used to compare two or more beings or things by age
Mein Bruder ist älter als ich.—My brother is older than me.
b.describing someone as advanced in years
Sie kümmert sich um ihre ältere Nachbarin.—She takes care of her elderly neighbor.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | alt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | älter |
| Superlative | ältesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "alt" mean in English?
- "alt" means old or elderly. 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.
