aus|powern
Translation
to wear oneself out, to exhaust oneself, to go all out
Examples
Ich muss mich nach der Arbeit richtig auspowern.
I need to really wear myself out after work.
Die Kinder haben sich auf dem Spielplatz ausgepowert.
The children wore themselves out at the playground.
Grammar Patterns
sich.acc ((at sth.)) to wear oneself out (at sth.) The children wear themselves out playing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to exhaust oneself, to wear out; Antonyms: to relax, to rest
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out, completely) and the verb 'powern', which comes from the English word 'power'. It means to 'power out' all your energy.
Memory Tips
Think of 'powering out' your energy. The prefix 'aus-' often implies completion or exhaustion, like here.