old

UK
/əʊld/
US
/oʊld/

Übersetzungen

oldadjektiv
older
Komp.
oldest
Super.
UK
/əʊld/
US
/oʊld/
He lives in an old house.
Он живет в старом доме.
The ancient ruins are a testament to the old civilization.
Древние руины являются свидетельством древней цивилизации.
The old man walked slowly down the street.
Пожилой мужчина медленно шел по улице.
oldsubstantiv
olds
Pl.
UK
/əʊld/
US
/oʊld/
Used chiefly with the definite article to denote elderly people collectively; occasionally countable in informal usage.
Synonyme
the elderly
elderly person
elderly people
senior citizen
senior citizens
the aged
the ancients

Definitionen

oldadjektiv
Having lived for a long time; no longer young.
The old man walked slowly down the street.
Belonging to the past; former.
She wore an old dress that reminded her of her childhood.
Showing the effects of age or wear.
The old book had yellowed pages and a worn cover.
Familiar or well-known from the past.
It was nice to see an old friend after so many years.
Being a specified number of years (or other units of time) in age.
The puppy is six months old.
Used before a noun to show affection, familiarity, or mild emphasis.
Good old Sarah always knows how to cheer me up.
oldsubstantiv
Elderly people considered as a group (usually with the definite article).
The government introduced new benefits for the old.
Informal. One's parents.
I'm spending the weekend with the olds.