VERB
aussterben/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛʁbn̩/to die out; to become extinct
aussterben is a German verb that means to die out or to become extinct. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "starb aus" and the past participle is "ausgestorben".
Definitions
1.to cease to exist as a species or group; to become extinct(biology, ecology)
a.to cease existing (species, language, tradition, etc.)
Die Dinosaurier sind vor Millionen Jahren ausgestorben.—The dinosaurs died out millions of years ago.
b.to disappear completely (customs, professions, ideas)
Viele alte Handwerksberufe sterben langsam aus.—Many old crafts are slowly dying out.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aussterben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sterbe aus |
| Present (du) | stirbst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stirbt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | starb aus |
| Participle II | ausgestorben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stürbe aus |
| Imperative (singular) | stirb aus |
| Imperative (plural) | sterbt aus |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aussterben" mean in English?
- "aussterben" means to die out or to become extinct. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aussterben"?
- "aussterben" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aussterben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aussterben" is "ausgestorben", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "aussterben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aussterben" becomes "starb aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aussterben"?
- "aussterben" is a verb in German.
