auf|brauchen
Translation
to use up, to exhaust, to consume
Examples
Wir müssen die alten Vorräte aufbrauchen.
We have to use up the old supplies.
Seine Geduld war schnell aufgebraucht.
His patience was quickly used up.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to use (sth.) up I have used up all my money.
Similar Words
verbrauchen (to consume), erschöpfen (to exhaust)
Etymology
From the prefix 'auf' (up, completely) + 'brauchen' (to need, to use). The 'auf' implies completion.
Memory Tips
Think of 'using up' all your resources. The prefix 'auf-' often indicates that an action is done completely, like in 'aufessen' (to eat up).