English–German

“expired” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapgəlaʊ̯fn̩/

Example

Meine Karte ist abgelaufen.

My card has expired.

Illustration for abgelaufen (expired)

How to say “expired” in German

“Expired” in German is abgelaufen.

A once-valid item lies beyond the final mark on its time limit.

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

Example sentences with abgelaufen

Die Medikamente im Bad sind abgelaufen.

The medications in the bathroom have expired.

Tips for using abgelaufen

  • For food, abgelaufen indicates that a stated date has passed but does not by itself prove that the food is spoiled.

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