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extinguish in German

extinguish in German is abschalten, auslöschen, löschen — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.

extinguish in German

abschalten
verb
(psychology) To bring about the extinction of (a conditioned reflex).
auslöschen
verb
(psychology) To bring about the extinction of (a conditioned reflex).
auslöschen
verb
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
löschen
verb
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.

What does "extinguish" mean?

  1. verb To put out a fire or light.
    "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
  2. verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
    "The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning."

extinguish in a sentence

  • Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
  • The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "extinguish" in German?

"extinguish" in German is abschalten, auslöschen, löschen. extinguish means: To put out a fire or light.

How do you use "extinguish" in a sentence?

Example: "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze." In German, "extinguish" is abschalten, auslöschen, löschen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "extinguish": abschalten, auslöschen, löschen.

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