venerable
altehrwürdig – altehrwürdiger – am altehrwürdigsten
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venerable
Deserving admiration and respect because of its great age and long, significant history.
Die altehrwürdige Universität wurde vor mehr als fünfhundert Jahren gegründet.
The venerable university was founded more than five hundred years ago.
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| superlative | am altehrwürdigsten |
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'Altehrwürdig' (venerable) is made up of 'alt' (old) and 'ehrwürdig' (worthy of respect). Together, the two parts show that great age is associated with special respect.
Die altehrwürdige Bibliothek bewahrt wertvolle Handschriften auf.
The venerable library preserves valuable manuscripts.
'Altehrwürdig' (venerable) belongs to a formal, often solemn style of language. The word is especially common in historical, official, and appreciative texts.
Bei der Feier hielt die Rektorin eine Rede im altehrwürdigen Festsaal.
At the ceremony, the rector gave a speech in the venerable festival hall.
'Altehrwürdig' (venerable) is often used with institutions, buildings, and traditions, for example a university, town hall, library, or tradition.
Die Stadt ist stolz auf ihre altehrwürdige Tradition des Handwerks.
The city is proud of its venerable tradition of craftsmanship.
