Aussterben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aussterben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to die out" or "to become extinct".

Essential properties of "aussterben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: aussterben
Simple past: starb aus
Participle: ausgestorben

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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 "aussterben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cease to exist (species)"

Definition: "To cease to exist as a species or group of living beings."
Translation(s): to die out, to become extinct
Synonym(s): verschwinden, untergehen
Antonym(s): überleben, fortbestehen
Related word(s): Aussterben, Ausrottung

📝 Some usage examples:

Viele Tierarten sind in den letzten Jahrzehnten ausgestorben.Many animal species have died out in recent decades.
Wenn wir nichts ändern, könnten die Bienen aussterben.If we don't change anything, bees could die out.
Der Dodo ist bereits im 17. Jahrhundert ausgestorben.The Dodo already died out in the 17th century.

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