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alt

English translation of alt

old

The German word 'alt' is an adjective that is used to describe something or someone that has existed or lived for a long time. It can be used to describe people, animals, or things. For example, 'Das ist ein altes Haus' means 'That is an old house'. It is important to note that in German, adjectives often change their endings depending on the gender and case of the noun they are describing. For instance, 'alt' becomes 'alte' when describing a feminine noun, and 'altes' when describing a neuter noun.


Example sentences using: alt

Wie alt bist du?

English translation of Wie alt bist du?

How old are you?

This is a common question asked to know a person's age. The word 'alt' is used as an adjective in this sentence.

Das Gebäude ist alt.

English translation of Das Gebäude ist alt.

The building is old.

Here, 'alt' is used to describe the state of the building. It is an adjective in this sentence that describes the noun, the building.

Ich fühle mich alt.

English translation of Ich fühle mich alt.

I feel old.

This phrase is generally used to express feelings related to age or fatigue. The word 'alt' here is used as an adjective to describe oneself.

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