old-fashioned
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old-fashioned
No longer in line with current fashion, current taste, or modern technology; not modern.
Meine Großmutter hat ein altmodisches Telefon mit Wählscheibe.
My grandmother has an old-fashioned telephone with a rotary dial.
old-fashioned
Refers to views, behaviors, or values that are considered outdated and no longer in keeping with the times.
Seine altmodischen Ansichten zur Rollenverteilung in der Familie sorgen oft für Diskussionen.
His old-fashioned views on the division of roles in the family often lead to discussions.
The word is made up of 'alt' (old) and 'modisch' (fashionable). So it literally describes something that is in an old fashion.
Er trägt einen für seinen Geschmack etwas zu altmodischen Anzug.
He is wearing a suit that is a little too old-fashioned for his taste.
'Altmodisch' (old-fashioned) can have a negative meaning (outdated, not modern), but also a positive one (charming, nostalgic, retro). The tone and context determine the exact nuance.
Ihre Methoden sind hoffnungslos altmodisch und ineffizient.
Her methods are hopelessly old-fashioned and inefficient.
If the word refers to concrete things like clothing, furniture, or technology, the meaning is 'not modern'. If it refers to abstract things like ideas, values, or behavior, it means 'outdated views'.
Sein altmodisches Auto ist ein echter Hingucker.
His old-fashioned car is a real eye-catcher.
traditional
Traditionell describes clothing or behavior that follows an inherited custom without judging it as unmodern. Altmodisch, by contrast, means that something no longer fits current tastes or ideas. A traditional form can therefore be appreciated, while altmodisch usually contains a critical judgment.
Im Alltag findet sie dieses Kleid wegen seines alten Schnitts altmodisch.
In everyday life, she finds this dress old-fashioned because of its outdated cut.
Bei dem Fest trägt sie ein traditionelles Kleid aus ihrer Region.
At the festival, she wears a traditional dress from her region.
