aus|laufen
Translation
to leak, to expire, to set sail, to be discontinued
Examples
Die Milch ist ausgelaufen.
The milk has leaked.
Der Vertrag läuft bald aus.
The contract expires soon.
Das Schiff läuft aus dem Hafen aus.
The ship is leaving the harbor.
Dieses Modell läuft aus.
This model is being discontinued.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) leaks ((from sth.)) The milk is leaking from the carton.
((sth.)) expires The contract expires soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausströmen (to flow out), enden (to end), verfallen (to expire); Antonyms: einlaufen (to arrive), beginnen (to begin)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out) and the verb 'laufen' (to run). Literally means 'to run out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a liquid 'running out' of a container, a contract 'running out' of time, or a ship 'running out' of the harbor.