verschlissen
worn out
Heavily worn through frequent or prolonged use and no longer in good condition.
EXAMPLE
Die verschlissenen Schuhe mussten dringend ersetzt werden.
The worn-out shoes urgently needed to be replaced.
verschlissen
worn out
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry verschlissen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | verschlissen |
|---|
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 |
Add the ending to verschlissen.
Usage tips
Typical objects
'Verschlissen' (worn out) is particularly common with objects subjected to friction, movement, or regular use. Typical combinations include 'verschlissene Reifen' (worn-out tires), 'Bremsen' (brakes), 'Schuhe' (shoes), 'Maschinen' (machines), and 'Kleidungsstücke' (items of clothing).
EXAMPLE
Die Werkstatt stellte verschlissene Bremsen an dem alten Auto fest.
The repair shop found worn-out brakes on the old car.
Technical context
'Verschlissen' (worn out) often appears in descriptions of maintenance, repairs, and quality. It usually describes a condition that may require repair or replacement.
EXAMPLE
Wegen der verschlissenen Dichtung musste die Maschine stillgelegt werden.
The machine had to be shut down because of the worn-out seal.
Use in sentences
'Verschlissen' (worn out) can appear directly before a noun or after verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'wirken' (to seem), and 'aussehen' (to look). It describes the visible or identified condition of an object.
EXAMPLE
Nach vielen Jahren sieht der Teppich verschlissen aus.
After many years, the carpet looks worn out.
In real life
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