entwerten
validate
Etwas weniger wertvoll machen oder dafür sorgen, dass es nicht mehr gültig ist.
The German word "entwerten" is a verb that means "to devalue" or "to depreciate". It is composed of the prefix "ent-" and the noun "Wert" which means "value". Therefore, "entwerten" conveys the idea of reducing the value or worth of something.
Similar words in German include "abwerten" (to devalue, often used in the context of currencies or assets) and "herabsetzen" (to reduce or diminish).
The difference lie primarily in context: while "entwerten" often involves a general reduction in value, "abwerten" is typically used specifically in economic contexts, particularly related to money or currency. "Herabsetzen" is broader and can apply to value, importance, or rank.
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Examples
Vergiss nicht, den Fahrschein zu entwerten.verb
Don't forget to validate the ticket.
Die Tickets wurden bereits am Automaten entwertet.verb
The tickets were already validated at the machine.
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