Veralten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Veralten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to become obsolete", "to become outdated" or "to age". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "veralten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: veralten
Simple past: veraltete
Participle: veraltet

See full conjugation of veralten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "veralten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Become obsolete/outdated"

"Veralten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To lose relevance or become obsolete over time."
Translation(s): to become obsolete, to become outdated, to age
Synonym(s): altern, überholt werden
Antonym(s): erneuern, modernisieren
Related word(s): veraltet, Alterung

📝 Some usage examples:

Technologien können schnell veralten.Technologies can quickly become obsolete.
Ohne Wartung wird die Software veralten.Without maintenance, the software will become outdated.
Mode tendiert dazu, schnell zu veralten.Fashion tends to become outdated quickly.

2.) "Lost validity/become antiquated"

"Veralten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That has lost validity or has become antiquated."
Translation(s): outdated, antiquated, obsolete
Synonym(s): veraltet, überholt
Antonym(s): modern, aktuell
Related word(s): veraltet, altmodisch

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Konzept ist mittlerweile veralten.The concept is now outdated.
Diese Methode ist veralten und ineffizient.This method is outdated and inefficient.
Viele glauben, dass das Gesetz veralten ist.Many believe that the law is outdated.

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