English–German

“use up” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃœpfən/

Example

Wir schöpften die Vorräte aus.

We used up the supplies.

Illustration for ausschöpfen (use up)

How to say “use up” in German

“Use up” in German is ausschöpfen.

A vessel is emptied by drawing out every last portion, and the same pattern applies to supplies, options, or potential.

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

Example sentences with ausschöpfen

Wir müssen die Kapazitäten ausschöpfen.

We need to fully utilize the capacities.

Tips for using ausschöpfen

  • As a separable verb, it appears as "schöpft ... aus" in the present tense and "hat ... ausgeschöpft" in the perfect.

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