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verschlissen

worn out

adjective fer-SHLIS-en Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

threadbare

Usage Note

verschlissen is the participle of verschleißen and describes things worn out through long use, like verschlissene Kleidung (worn-out clothes). It is somewhat formal and stresses complete deterioration.

Examples

"Der verschlissene Teppich musste endlich ersetzt werden."

Natural Translation

The worn-out carpet finally had to be replaced.

Literal Translation

The worn-out carpet must finally replaced be.

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