extinction
das Aussterben
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extinction
The complete disappearance of an animal or plant species, or the gradual disappearance of a group, tradition, or phenomenon.
Der Schutz des Lebensraums soll das Aussterben seltener Tierarten verhindern.
Protecting the habitat is intended to prevent the extinction of rare animal species.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Aussterbens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Aussterben | – |
| accusative | das Aussterben | – |
| dative | dem Aussterben | – |
| genitive | des Aussterbens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Aussterben' is made up of 'aus' (out) and 'sterben' (to die). As a nominalized infinitive, it refers to the process of disappearing completely.
Das Aussterben vieler Insektenarten gefährdet das ökologische Gleichgewicht.
The extinction of many insect species is endangering the ecological balance.
A very common expression is 'vom Aussterben bedroht' (threatened with extinction). It is used especially often with animal and plant species; 'vom' is the short form of 'von dem' (of the).
Mehrere Schildkrötenarten sind vom Aussterben bedroht.
Several turtle species are threatened with extinction.
'Aussterben' is often used with 'verhindern' (to prevent), 'beschleunigen' (to accelerate), or 'bekämpfen' (to combat). In addition to species, traditions, languages, and other social phenomena can also become extinct.
Billige Massenware beschleunigt das Aussterben alter Handwerkstraditionen.
Cheap mass-produced goods are accelerating the extinction of old craft traditions.
