ausgestorben
Translation
extinct, deserted, dead
Examples
Dinosaurier sind vor langer Zeit ausgestorben.
Dinosaurs became extinct a long time ago.
Nach 22 Uhr sind die Straßen wie ausgestorben.
After 10 p.m., the streets are completely deserted.
Grammar Patterns
sein + ausgestorben to be extinct Dinosaurs are extinct.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verschwunden (vanished), menschenleer (deserted); Antonyms: verbreitet (widespread), belebt (lively)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'gestorben' (died), the past participle of 'sterben' (to die). Literally means 'died out'.
Memory Tips
Think of a species that has 'died out' of existence. The components 'aus' (out) and 'gestorben' (died) directly form this meaning.