No. 15,843 in German
überaltert
"Überaltert" means "aged or excessively aged, often referring to a population with a disproportionately high number of elderly people."
In a sentence
Das Dorf ist überaltert, da viele junge Menschen weggezogen sind.
The village is aged, as many young people have moved away.
'Überaltert' refers to a population that is predominantly older, with few young inhabitants.
Die Firma hat eine überalterte Technologie, die dringend aktualisiert werden muss.
The company has outdated technology that urgently needs updating.
'Überalterte' describes something (here, technology) as outdated or no longer modern.
Die überalterte Belegschaft stellt eine Herausforderung für das Unternehmen dar.
The aged workforce presents a challenge for the company.
'Überalterte' refers to the workforce being predominantly older individuals, highlighting potential issues like sustainability or innovation within the company.
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