Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Gammel
/Gammel/Roman
English meaning: Old
Definition
Existing for a long time, not new.
Example
“Det er en gammel og smuk bygning.”
In English: “It is an old and beautiful building.”
Another example: “Min bedstefar bor i et gammelt hus.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common adjective meaning old, for both people and things; neutral register. The opposite is 'ny' (for things) or 'ung' (for people).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Gammel' has its roots in the Old Norse 'gamall', meaning 'old'. The term has seen little change in form and retains the same essential meaning across centuries.
Common Collocations
- en gammel mand
- et gammelt hus
- gamle dage
- blive gammel
- gammel ven
Word Forms
gammel / gammelt / gamle; komp. ældre; superl. ældst
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