Erschöpfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erschöpfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "exhaust", "tire out" or "wear out".

Essential properties of "erschöpfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erschöpfen
  • Simple past: erschöpfte
  • Participle: erschöpft

See full conjugation of erschöpfen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erschöpfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exhaust (physically/mentally)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Marathon war er völlig erschöpft.After the marathon, he was completely exhausted.
  2. Die lange Reise hat mich erschöpft.The long journey has exhausted me.
  3. Sie erschöpfte sich bei der Arbeit an ihrem neuen Buch.She exhausted herself working on her new book.

2.) "To deplete resources"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Vorräte waren schnell erschöpft.The supplies were quickly depleted.
  2. Wir haben alle Möglichkeiten erschöpft.We have exhausted all possibilities.
  3. Der Brunnen erschöpfte sich während der Dürre.The well ran dry during the drought.

3.) "To cover a topic exhaustively"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Thema wurde in der Diskussion vollständig erschöpft.The topic was completely exhausted in the discussion.
  2. Der Autor erschöpfte alle Aspekte des Problems in seinem Buch.The author exhausted all aspects of the problem in his book.
  3. Die Frage ist damit erschöpft und bedarf keiner weiteren Erörterung.The question is thus exhausted and requires no further discussion.
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