Ausdienen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausdienen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be obsolete", "be retired" or "have served its time".

Essential properties of "ausdienen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausdienen
  • Simple past: diente aus
  • Participle: ausgedient

See full conjugation of ausdienen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausdienen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To have served its purpose and no longer be needed"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der alte Computer hat ausgedient und wird ersetzt.The old computer has served its purpose and will be replaced.
  2. Nach vielen Jahren im Dienst hat der Soldat ausgedient.After many years of service, the soldier has retired.
  3. Die Maschine hat ausgedient und wird verschrottet.The machine is obsolete and will be scrapped.

2.) "To complete a term of service"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach zehn Jahren hat der Soldat ausgedient.After ten years, the soldier has served out his time.
  2. Er wird bald ausdienen und in den Ruhestand gehen.He will soon complete his service and retire.
  3. Viele Soldaten dienen aus und beginnen ein neues Leben.Many soldiers serve out their time and start a new life.
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