Zehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to consume", "to deplete" or "to wear out".

Essential properties of "zehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zehren
Simple past: zehrte
Participle: gezehrt

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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 "zehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To consume resources or energy gradually"

Definition: "To gradually consume resources or energy, especially in physical or emotional contexts."
Translation(s): to consume, to deplete, to wear out, to drain
Synonym(s): verzehren, aufbrauchen
Antonym(s): erhalten, sparen
Related word(s): verbrauchen, erschöpfen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Stress zehrt an seinen Nerven.The stress is wearing on his nerves.
Die Krankheit zehrt an ihrer Kraft.The illness is draining her strength.
Der lange Winter zehrt an den Vorräten.The long winter is depleting the supplies.

2.) "To subsist on memories or past experiences"

Definition: "To live off something, especially memories or past experiences."
Translation(s): to live off, to subsist on, to draw on
Synonym(s): leben von, sich nähren von
Antonym(s): vergessen, ignorieren
Related word(s): erinnern, genießen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er zehrt von den Erinnerungen an seine Kindheit.He lives off the memories of his childhood.
Sie zehrt von den alten Erfolgen.She lives off her past successes.
Wir zehren von den schönen Momenten im Urlaub.We live off the beautiful moments from our vacation.

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