This is the 14385th most frequent German word.
jahrhundertealte
Centuries-old.
In this sentence, 'jahrhundertealte' is an adjective used as a compound to describe the noun 'Eiche,' indicating that the oak tree is centuries old.
Die jahrhundertealte Eiche steht majestätisch auf der Wiese.
The centuries-old oak tree stands majestically in the meadow.
Here, 'jahrhundertealte' serves as an adjective qualifying the noun 'Burg,' emphasizing the castle's age spanning multiple centuries.
Wir besuchten eine jahrhundertealte Burg, die viele Geschichten erzählt.
We visited a centuries-old castle that tells many stories.
In this example, 'jahrhundertealte' is employed to modify the noun 'Wissen,' highlighting the enduring nature of the knowledge over centuries.