aus|trocknen
Translation
to dry out, to dry up, to become parched, to desiccate
Examples
Der Fluss trocknet im Sommer aus.
The river dries up in the summer.
Die Sonne trocknet die Erde aus.
The sun dries out the earth.
Meine Haut trocknet schnell aus.
My skin dries out quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) dries out Der See trocknet aus.
((sth.)) austrocknen to dry (sth.) out Die Hitze trocknet den Boden aus.
Similar Words
verdorren (to wither), dörren (to parch); Antonyms: befeuchten (to moisten)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, completely) and 'trocknen' (to dry). It implies drying completely or thoroughly.
Memory Tips
Think of the moisture going 'out' (aus) of something, making it 'dry' (trocken).