oud
old
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɑu̯t/
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Cultural Note
'Hoe oud ben je?' (How old are you?) is one of the first questions Dutch learners master. The Dutch celebrate 'Oud en Nieuw' (Old and New) — their name for New Year's Eve. Age is discussed openly in Dutch culture; it's not considered rude to ask.
📝 Example Sentences
Hoe oud ben je?
How old are you?
Dit is een heel oud gebouw uit de zeventiende eeuw.
This is a very old building from the seventeenth century.
Mijn oude schoenen zijn kapot.
My old shoes are broken.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | oud |
| comparative | ouder |
| predicative | oud |
| superlative | oudst |