aus|beuten
Translation
to exploit, to take advantage of, to mine, to harvest
Examples
Die Firma beutet die Arbeiter aus.
The company exploits the workers.
Das Land beutet seine Rohstoffe aus.
The country exploits its raw materials.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) ((ausbeuten)) to exploit sb./sth. The country exploits its natural resources.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausnutzen (to use), missbrauchen (to abuse); Antonyms: fördern (to support), schützen (to protect)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, completely) and 'Beute' (booty, prey). The idea is to take all the 'booty' out of something, hence 'to exploit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking all the 'booty' ('Beute') 'out' ('aus') of a mine or from a person, leaving nothing behind. This is exploitation.