expendable in German

expendable in German is einweg-, entbehrlich, nicht wiederverwertbar — expendable means able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern.

expendable in German

einweg-

adj

entbehrlich

adj

nicht wiederverwertbar

adj

wegwerf-

adj

überflüssig

adj

begrenzt vorhanden

adj

Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

endlich

adj

Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

erschöpfbar

adj

Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

erschöpflich

adj

Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

aufgebbar

adj

Regarded as not worth preserving or saving; able to be sacrificed.

verzichtbar

adj

Regarded as not worth preserving or saving; able to be sacrificed.

What does "expendable" mean?

adj Able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern.
"The budget included expendable supplies like paper and ink."
adj Regarded as not essential and able to be sacrificed or discarded.
"He was expendable, like commodities past their use."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

expendable in a sentence

The budget included expendable supplies like paper and ink.
He was expendable, like commodities past their use.
Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes.

Similar words in German

dispensable redundant superfluous

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "expendable" in German?

"expendable" in German is einweg-, entbehrlich, nicht wiederverwertbar. expendable means: Able to be used up or spent, especially without much concern.

How do you use "expendable" in a sentence?

Example: "The budget included expendable supplies like paper and ink." In German, "expendable" is einweg-, entbehrlich, nicht wiederverwertbar.

Are there other ways to say "expendable" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "expendable": einweg-, entbehrlich, nicht wiederverwertbar, wegwerf-, überflüssig, begrenzt vorhanden.

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