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abgenutzt

worn

adjective AP-ge-nutst Rare
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Also means

worn out

Usage Note

abgenutzt is the past participle of abnutzen used adjectivally for things worn down by use, like abgenutzte Reifen (worn tyres) or steps. It implies gradual erosion through repeated handling rather than sudden damage.

Examples

"Die abgenutzten Stufen knarrten unter jedem Schritt."

Natural Translation

The worn steps creaked under every step.

Literal Translation

The worn steps creaked under each step.

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