Erlöschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erlöschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to go out", "to extinguish" or "to die out".

Essential properties of "erlöschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erlöschen
  • Simple past: erlosch
  • Participle: erloschen

See full conjugation of erlöschen

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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 "erlöschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To go out (fire, light)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Feuer begann langsam zu erlöschen.The fire slowly began to go out.
  2. Die Kerze wird in ein paar Minuten erlöschen.The candle will go out in a few minutes.
  3. Der Stern scheint zu erlöschen.The star seems to be going out.

2.) "To expire, to become invalid"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Vertrag wird bald erlöschen.The contract will soon expire.
  2. Sein Führerschein ist gestern erloschen.His driver's license expired yesterday.
  3. Die Lizenz wird nächsten Monat erlöschen.The license will expire next month.

3.) "To fade away (emotion, sensation)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Wut begann langsam zu erlöschen.His anger slowly began to subside.
  2. Nach dem Gespräch fühlte sie, wie ihre Angst erlosch.After the conversation, she felt her fear fade away.
  3. Ihre Hoffnungen erloschen mit der Zeit.Her hopes faded with time.

4.) "To cease to exist, to die out"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der letzte Vulkan in dieser Region ist vor Jahren erloschen.The last volcano in this region died out years ago.
  2. In vielen Teilen der Welt erlosch die Tradition.In many parts of the world, the tradition died out.
  3. Das alte Königreich erlosch vor Jahrhunderten.The old kingdom ceased to exist centuries ago.
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