erschöpft
exhausted
Very tired and without energy, especially after physical or mental exertion.
EXAMPLE
Nach der langen Wanderung waren wir völlig erschöpft.
We were completely exhausted after the long hike.
erschöpft
exhausted
erschöpft – erschöpfter – am erschöpftesten
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Meanings
erschöpft
depleted
Completely used up or consumed, so that nothing remains available. This can refer to supplies, funds, or opportunities.
EXAMPLE
Unsere finanziellen Reserven sind erschöpft.
Our financial reserves are depleted.
erschöpft
exhausted
Dealt with or discussed so completely that nothing substantial can be added.
EXAMPLE
Nach dieser ausführlichen Diskussion ist das Thema erschöpft.
After this detailed discussion, the topic has been exhausted.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry erschöpft, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | erschöpft |
|---|---|
| comparative | erschöpfter |
| superlative | am erschöpftesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Context clue
When a person is the subject, 'erschöpft' (exhausted) usually means 'without energy'. When it refers to supplies, money, funds, or opportunities, 'erschöpft' (depleted) describes a completely used-up supply. When it refers to a topic, the context indicates that it has been discussed completely.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem anstrengenden Einsatz waren die Helfer erschöpft.
The helpers were exhausted after the strenuous operation.
Nach mehreren Fehlversuchen waren unsere Möglichkeiten erschöpft.
After several failed attempts, our options were exhausted.
Mit diesem letzten Kapitel ist die Diskussion über das Thema erschöpft.
With this final chapter, the discussion of the topic has been exhausted.
Typical collocations
For physical or mental tiredness, 'erschöpft' (exhausted) is often used with intensifiers and further descriptions: 'völlig erschöpft' (completely exhausted), 'körperlich erschöpft' (physically exhausted), or 'geistig erschöpft' (mentally exhausted). The expression 'sich erschöpft fühlen' (to feel exhausted) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Prüfung fühlte sie sich geistig völlig erschöpft.
After the exam, she felt completely mentally exhausted.
Typical resources
In the meaning of 'fully used up', 'erschöpft' (depleted) is especially common with supplies, reserves, funds, resources, and opportunities. The adjective describes the state of a supply, rather than a person's tiredness.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Streik waren die Lebensmittelvorräte erschöpft.
After the long strike, the food supplies were depleted.
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