ausgebrannt
Translation
burnt out, exhausted, gutted by fire
Examples
Der Manager ist völlig ausgebrannt.
The manager is completely burnt out.
Das Haus war nach dem Feuer ausgebrannt.
The house was burnt out after the fire.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is burnt out The house is burnt out.
((sb.)) is burnt out The artist is burnt out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exhausted, overworked; Antonyms: energetic, rested
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, completely) and 'gebrannt' (burnt), the past participle of 'brennen' (to burn). Literally means 'burnt out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a candle that has completely 'burnt out'. This applies to both people's energy and physical objects.