aus|verkaufen
Translation
to sell out, to sell off
Examples
Der Laden muss alle Waren ausverkaufen.
The shop has to sell out all its goods.
Sie werden die Tickets schnell ausverkaufen.
They will sell out the tickets quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sell sth. out The shop has to sell out the old models.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alles verkaufen, liquidieren; Antonyms: einkaufen (to buy), auf Lager haben (to have in stock)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out, completely) and the verb 'verkaufen' (to sell). It literally means 'to sell out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shop where all the goods are sold ('verkaufen') and go 'out' ('aus') the door until none are left.