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verbraucht
used up
Completely used up or consumed, so that none of it is left.
example
Die Milch ist verbraucht, du musst neue kaufen.
The milk is used up; you need to buy more.
verbraucht
used up / exhausted
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Verbraucht' (used up) is the past participle of the verb 'verbrauchen' (to use up/consume). The prefix 'ver-' here indicates that something has been completely used to the end.
EXAMPLE
Das gesamte Budget für dieses Jahr ist bereits verbraucht.
The entire budget for this year has already been used up.
Context clues
The context shows the meaning: if 'verbraucht' (used up) refers to a thing, it is empty or used up. If it refers to a person, the person is exhausted. If it refers to air, it is no longer fresh.
EXAMPLE
Das Papier im Drucker ist verbraucht.
The paper in the printer is used up.
Typical collocations
When a person is meant, 'verbraucht' (exhausted) is often combined with verbs such as 'sich fühlen' (to feel), 'aussehen' (to look), or 'wirken' (to seem/appear).
EXAMPLE
Er sah nach der Krankheit sehr verbraucht aus.
He looked very exhausted after the illness.
Compare with
verbraucht vs übrig
left over
'übrig' and 'verbraucht' are opposites here. 'übrig' describes something that is still present after use or distribution. 'verbraucht' describes something that has already been used or used up, so that none of it is left. The contrast is especially clear with money, time, material, or supplies: either something is left over, or it is used up.
verbraucht
Das ganze Papier ist verbraucht, deshalb müssen wir neues kaufen.
All the paper has been used up, so we need to buy new paper.
übrig
Nach dem Einkauf sind noch zehn Euro übrig.
After the shopping, there are still ten euros left.
In real life
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