abgelaufen
Translation
expired, out of date, elapsed
Examples
Die Milch ist abgelaufen.
The milk has expired.
Er zeigte seinen abgelaufenen Ausweis.
He showed his expired ID card.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is expired (something) is expired The contract is expired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verfallen, ungültig; Antonyms: gültig, frisch
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) and 'gelaufen' (run, past participle of 'laufen'). Literally 'run off' or 'run out', like time has run out.
Memory Tips
Think of a product's freshness having 'run off' the shelf. Always check the expiration date.