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 (disappeared), menschenleer (deserted); Antonyms: verbreitet (common), belebt (bustling)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'gestorben' (died), the past participle of 'sterben' (to die). It literally translates to 'died out'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a candle flame going 'out' ('aus') and being 'dead' ('gestorben'). This captures both the 'extinct' and 'deserted' meanings.