aus|verkaufen
Translation
to sell out, to sell off
Examples
Der Laden muss alle Waren ausverkaufen.
The store has to sell out all its merchandise.
Sie werden die Tickets schnell ausverkaufen.
They will sell out the tickets quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sell sth. out The store 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
Composed of the prefix 'aus-' (out, completely) and the verb 'verkaufen' (to sell). It literally means 'to sell out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a store where all items are sold ('verkaufen') and go 'out' ('aus') the door, leaving the shelves empty.