wear out → abnutzen in German

Translation and Meaning

• Word: abnutzen
• Language: German
• Meaning: wear out
• IPA: /ˈapnˌʊtsən/
• CEFR Level: B1
• Part of speech: verb
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Example Sentences

• Meine alten Schuhe nutzen sich langsam ab. English: My old shoes are slowly wearing out.
• Die Sohlen seiner Stiefel haben sich stark abgenutzt. English: The soles of his boots are very worn.
• Wenn man die Jacke täglich trägt, nutzt sie sich schnell ab. English: If you wear the jacket every day, it wears out quickly.

When and How to Use "abnutzen"

Use "abnutzen" when you want to talk about "wear out" in German. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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