Skip to content

abgelaufen

expired, past its use-by date

adjective AP-ge-low-fen Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

worn down at the heel

Usage Note

abgelaufen most commonly means that a deadline, licence, or food's shelf life has expired (abgelaufener Pass, abgelaufene Frist); it also describes shoe heels worn unevenly. Both senses are high-frequency.

Examples

"Sein abgelaufener Reisepass konnte nicht mehr für die Einreise verwendet werden."

Natural Translation

His expired passport could no longer be used for entry into the country.

Literal Translation

His expired passport could no longer for the entry be used.

Explore German by topic