verschleißen
wear out
Wenn etwas durch langen oder häufigen Gebrauch langsam kaputt geht oder schlechter wird.
The German word "verschleißen" is a verb meaning "to wear out" or "to become worn".
- It's composed of "ver-" (a prefix often indicating a process or change) and "schleißen" (related to "schleifen" meaning "to grind" or "to wear down").
- The core idea involves gradual material degradation through use.
Similar words:
- abnutzen (to wear down)
- verbrauchen (to consume, to use up)
- verschlissen sein (to be worn out)
Differences:
- verschleißen specifically emphasizes wearing out from long use, often naturally over time.
- abnutzen is broader and can include both intentional and unintentional wear.
- verbrauchen usually means to consume fully, like fuel or resources, not just physical wear.
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Examples
Die Bremsen verschleißen nach einiger Zeit.verb
The brakes wear out after some time.
Diese Schuhe verschleißen sehr schnell.verb
These shoes wear out very quickly.
Bei täglichem Gebrauch verschleißt das Sportgerät allmählich.verb
With daily use, the sports equipment gradually wears out.
Wenn du das Seil ständig über den Stein ziehst, verschleißt es schnell.verb
If you constantly drag the rope over the stone, it wears out quickly.
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