English–German

“become extinct” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛɐ̯bən/

Example

Viele Tierarten sterben aus.

Many animal species are becoming extinct.

Illustration for aussterben (become extinct)

How to say “become extinct” in German

“Become extinct” in German is aussterben.

A once-continuous line of life or custom gradually loses every remaining link until nothing carries it forward.

Full entry for aussterben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with aussterben

Durch Klimawandel sterben viele Korallenriffe weltweit aus.

Due to climate change, many coral reefs are dying out worldwide.

Tips for using aussterben

  • The subject of aussterben is the species, language, or custom that vanishes, since the verb does not take an accusative object.

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