extinct in German
extinct in German is erloschen, aussterben, ausgestorben — extinct means no longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.
extinct in German
erloschen
aussterben
(chiefly, biology) Of an animal or plant species, a class of people, a family, etc.: having died out completely; no longer in existence.
ausgestorben
(chiefly, biology) Of an animal or plant species, a class of people, a family, etc.: having died out completely; no longer in existence.
auslöschen
(specifically, biology) To cause (an animal or plant species) to die out completely or become extinct (adjective sense 2.3).
What does "extinct" mean?
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adjective No longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.
"The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century."
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adjective No longer active, especially referring to a volcano.
"Scientists believe the volcano has been extinct for centuries."
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extinct in a sentence
- The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century.
- Many traditional crafts have become nearly extinct.
- Scientists believe the volcano has been extinct for centuries.
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What is "extinct" in German?
"extinct" in German is erloschen, aussterben, ausgestorben. extinct means: No longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.
How do you use "extinct" in a sentence?
Example: "The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century." In German, "extinct" is erloschen, aussterben, ausgestorben.
Are there other ways to say "extinct" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "extinct": erloschen, aussterben, ausgestorben, auslöschen.
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