wasted in German
wasted in German is vertan — wasted means used carelessly, without gaining any real benefit; not put to good use.
wasted in German
vertan
Not profitably used.
What does "wasted" mean?
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adjective Used carelessly, without gaining any real benefit; not put to good use.
"It felt like wasted effort to paint the wall before fixing the leak."
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adjective Thin and weak from illness or hunger; emaciated.
"After months of illness, her wasted limbs needed physiotherapy to regain strength."
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adjective (informal) Extremely drunk or high on drugs.
"He was so wasted at the party that his friends sent him home."
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wasted in a sentence
- It felt like wasted effort to paint the wall before fixing the leak.
- Switching off the lights stops wasted energy in empty rooms.
- After months of illness, her wasted limbs needed physiotherapy to regain strength.
- The photograph showed a wasted, hungry child waiting for food aid.
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What is "wasted" in German?
"wasted" in German is vertan. wasted means: Used carelessly, without gaining any real benefit; not put to good use.
How do you use "wasted" in a sentence?
Example: "It felt like wasted effort to paint the wall before fixing the leak." In German, "wasted" is vertan.
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