Entwerten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entwerten" is used as verb with the meaning of "validate (by marking)", "cancel" or "punch (a ticket)".

Essential properties of "entwerten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: entwerten
  • Simple past: entwertete
  • Participle: entwertet

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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 "entwerten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Invalidate a ticket or document"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte entwerten Sie Ihr Ticket vor der Fahrt.Please validate your ticket before the journey.
  2. Er musste den Fahrschein entwerten, bevor er den Zug betrat.He had to validate the ticket before boarding the train.
  3. Vergessen Sie nicht, die Karte zu entwerten.Don't forget to validate the card.

2.) "Reduce the value or importance of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Inflation kann das Geld entwerten.Inflation can devalue money.
  2. Kritik kann die Leistung eines Künstlers entwerten.Criticism can devalue an artist's performance.
  3. Ein Skandal kann den Ruf einer Person entwerten.A scandal can devalue a person's reputation.
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