das Auslaufen
leakage
The escape or flow of a liquid from a container or pipe.
EXAMPLE
Das Auslaufen des Öls musste sofort verhindert werden.
The oil leak had to be stopped immediately.
das Auslaufen
leakage / departure / expiration
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Meanings
das Auslaufen
departure
The departure of a ship or another watercraft from a harbor.
EXAMPLE
Das Auslaufen des Schiffes ist für sechs Uhr morgens geplant.
The ship's departure is scheduled for six o'clock in the morning.
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expiration
The end of the period of validity of a deadline, contract, or similar arrangement.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Auslaufen des Mietvertrags müssen wir eine Entscheidung treffen.
We need to make a decision before the rental contract expires.
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phase-out
The gradual ending or discontinuation of production, an offering, or an arrangement.
EXAMPLE
Das Auslaufen des alten Modells wurde vom Hersteller angekündigt.
The manufacturer announced the phase-out of the old model.
das Auslaufen
cool-down jog
A relaxed, slow run after physical exertion to allow the body to gradually return to a resting state.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Training gehört das Auslaufen zum Programm.
A cool-down jog is part of the program after training.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Auslaufens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Auslaufen | – |
| accusative | das Auslaufen | – |
| dative | dem Auslaufen | – |
| genitive | des Auslaufens | – |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Auslaufen' (the running out / expiration) is the nominalized infinitive of the separable verb 'auslaufen' (to run out). As a noun, it is capitalized and refers to a process; the related complement often follows with 'von' (of) or in the genitive.
EXAMPLE
Das Auslaufen von Flüssigkeiten muss regelmäßig kontrolliert werden.
The leakage of liquids must be checked regularly.
Typical collocations
In the meaning related to liquids, 'das Auslaufen' (leakage) often occurs with verbs such as 'verhindern' (to prevent), 'stoppen' (to stop), or 'bemerken' (to notice). The substances mentioned are often things like oil, water, or fuel.
EXAMPLE
Ein Sensor meldete das Auslaufen von Treibstoff aus dem Tank.
A sensor detected fuel leaking from the tank.
Harbor traffic
In connection with ships, 'das Auslaufen' (departure) is often used with a time expression or with 'aus dem Hafen' (from the harbor). Typical expressions include 'zum Auslaufen bereit' (ready to depart) and 'die Erlaubnis zum Auslaufen' (permission to depart).
EXAMPLE
Wegen des starken Nebels verzögerte sich das Auslaufen aus dem Hafen.
The departure from the harbor was delayed because of the heavy fog.
Contract expiration
With contracts and deadlines, 'das Auslaufen' (expiration) often occurs with a genitive complement or with 'von' (of). Typical collocations include 'vor dem Auslaufen des Vertrags' (before the contract expires) and 'das Auslaufen einer Frist' (the expiration of a deadline).
EXAMPLE
Mit dem Auslaufen der Frist verfällt der Anspruch auf eine Erstattung.
When the deadline expires, the claim for a refund becomes invalid.
Gradual ending
When referring to products, programs, or arrangements, 'das Auslaufen' (phase-out) is often modified by adjectives such as 'schrittweise' (gradual) or 'allmählich' (gradual). It often refers to an announced end taking place over a longer period.
EXAMPLE
Das schrittweise Auslaufen des Förderprogramms beginnt im kommenden Jahr.
The gradual phase-out of the support program will begin next year.
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