leer|fahren
Translation
to drive until empty, to empty by driving away
Examples
Er hat den Tank fast leergefahren.
He has driven the tank almost empty.
Es ist riskant, den Tank leerzufahren.
It is risky to drive the tank until it's empty.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) leerfahren to drive ((sth.)) until empty He drives the tank empty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to empty, to use up
Etymology
From 'leer' (empty) and 'fahren' (to drive). Literally 'to drive empty'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'driving' (fahren) a car until the fuel gauge is on 'empty' (leer).