antique

• Beschreibt einen Gegenstand, der alt ist, oft wertvoll und in der Regel aus einer früheren Epoche stammt.

Describes an object that is old, often valuable, and typically from a past era.

1. Old and valuableB1formal

   Belonging to an earlier period, often considered collectible or valuable due to age.

   Antik

   • She collects antique furniture from the 18th century.
   • The antique vase was worth thousands of dollars.
   • They live in an antique house built in the 1800s.

   Synonymeclassiccollectibleperiodvintage

   Antonymecontemporarymodernnew

2. Old-fashioned or outdatedB1informal

   No longer modern or current; belonging to a past style or era.

   Altmodisch

   • His antique views on education are not popular anymore.
   • The antique telephone in the museum still works.
   • She wore an antique dress from the 1920s to the party.

   Synonymeantiquatedarchaicdatedobsoleteold-fashionedoutdatedoutmoded

   Antonymecontemporarycurrentfashionablemodernnewtrendyup-to-date

• Ein Gegenstand, etwa Möbel, Schmuck oder Kunstwerk, der aufgrund seines Alters, seiner Qualität oder seiner historischen Bedeutung wertvoll ist.

A noun referring to an object, such as a piece of furniture, jewelry, or artwork, that is valuable because of its age, quality, or historical significance.

1. Old and valuable objectB1formal

   An object that is old, often over 100 years old, and considered valuable due to its age, rarity, or historical significance.

   Antiquität

   • She inherited a beautiful antique from her grandmother.
   • The museum has a collection of rare antiques from the 18th century.
   • He bought an antique at the auction for a high price.

   Synonymeartifactcollectiblecurioheirloomperiod piecerelic

2. Collectible itemB1informal

   An item that is collected for its age, beauty, or historical interest, often not necessarily extremely old.

   Antiquitäten

   • The shop sells antiques like old clocks and vintage jewelry.
   • She enjoys browsing antique stores for unique finds.
   • They specialize in antique furniture from the Victorian era.

   Synonymecollectiblecurioperiod piecetreasure

• Einem Gegenstand ein antikes oder altes Aussehen verleihen (z. B. durch künstliches Altern oder Patinieren) oder nach Antiquitäten suchen bzw. sie sammeln.

A verb meaning to give an antique appearance to something, or to search for or collect antiques.

1. Make look oldB2formal

   To give something an aged or vintage appearance, often through artificial means.

   Altern lassen

   • They antique the furniture by applying a special paint technique.
   • She learned how to antique mirrors for home decor.
   • The craftsman antiques the metal to create a rustic look.

   Synonymeagedistresspatinatepatinizeweather

   Antonymemodernizerefreshrenewrestoreupdate