English–German

“expire” in German

German

Alsoverfallen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌlaʊ̯fn̩/

Example

Die Frist läuft morgen ab.

The deadline expires tomorrow.

Illustration for ablaufen (expire)

How to say “expire” in German

“Expire” in German is ablaufen.

A stream runs onward, flows out, or reaches the end of its available course, like a validity period reaching its final date.

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

Example sentences with ablaufen

Das Abo wird nächsten Monat ablaufen.

The subscription will expire next month.

Tips for using ablaufen

  • As a separable verb, ablaufen places the prefix at the end of a main clause: Die Frist läuft morgen ab, but uses the joined form abgelaufen as its participle.

Other German words for “expire”

Der Gutschein verfällt nächsten Monat.

The coupon expires next month.

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