German word

ausverkaufen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sfɛɐ̯ˌkaʊ̯fn̩/

Meaning

  • verbsell out

Example

Die Band hat alle Karten ausverkauft.

The band has sold out all the tickets.

Illustration for ausverkaufen (sell out)

More examples

Der Verlag hat die Sonderedition in einer Stunde ausverkauft.

The publisher sold out the special edition in an hour.

Core concept

A seller clears an entire supply rather than selling only some of its goods.

Common phrases

  • eine Veranstaltung ausverkaufen

    sell out an event

  • ein Buch ausverkaufen

    sell out a book

  • ein Produkt ausverkaufen

    sell out a product

Similar words

verkaufen: Provide goods or services to buyers in return for money.
kaufen: Pay to obtain goods or services from a seller.
ausgehen: Run out when no goods or tickets remain available.

Definition in German

etwas bis zum letzten Exemplar verkaufen

Word origin

The German verb is formed from "verkaufen" by adding "aus-", a productive prefix that can indicate carrying an action through to its limit.

Usage tips

  • The subject of "ausverkaufen" is normally the seller or organizer, whereas the goods are the accusative object, as in "Die Band hat alle Karten ausverkauft."

Other meanings

  • be sold outverb

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