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The gradual wearing down or loss of material from objects through regular use, friction, or aging.
Die Bremsbeläge am Auto zeigen nach 50.000 Kilometern deutlichen Verschleiß.
The brake pads on the car show clear wear after 50,000 kilometers.
wear and tear
In medicine, the degenerative wearing down of body parts, especially joints (osteoarthritis).
Der Arzt diagnostizierte einen Verschleiß im Kniegelenk.
The doctor diagnosed wear and tear in the knee joint.
The noun 'der Verschleiß' (wear) is derived directly from the verb 'verschleißen', which means 'to wear out'. If you know the verb, you immediately understand the noun as the result of this process.
Diese Schuhe sind aus einem Material, das nur langsam verschleißt.
These shoes are made of a material that wears out only slowly.
'Verschleiß' (wear) is a rather technical and neutral term. It describes the gradual process of wearing down and is often used in technical, mechanical, or medical contexts.
Der Techniker prüfte den Motor auf Anzeichen von Verschleiß.
The technician checked the engine for signs of wear.
Common adjectives are 'hoher' (high), 'geringer' (low), or 'natürlicher' (natural) Verschleiß. An important compound is 'das Verschleißteil' (wear part), meaning a component that is intended to wear down regularly and be replaced.
Bei der Inspektion wurde ein hoher Verschleiß an den Reifen festgestellt.
During the inspection, high wear on the tires was found.
This meaning is limited to the medical field. You can recognize it from words like 'Gelenk' (joint), 'Knie' (knee), 'Hüfte' (hip), 'Arzt' (doctor), or 'Diagnose' (diagnosis) in the same sentence or context.
Die Diagnose lautete Verschleiß der Halswirbelsäule.
The diagnosis was wear and tear of the cervical spine.
wear
Verschleiß and Abnutzung can both refer to the gradual deterioration of an object through use. Verschleiß sounds more technical and often indicates damage that affects the object's function, while Abnutzung describes the general process. Use Verschleiß for machines and components, and Abnutzung for a general observation.
Der Verschleiß der Fahrradkette beeinträchtigt inzwischen ihre Funktion.
The wear on the bicycle chain is now affecting its function.
Die Abnutzung der Fahrradkette ist nach vielen Fahrten deutlich sichtbar.
The wear on the bicycle chain is clearly visible after so many rides.
