aus|powern
Translation
to wear oneself out, to exhaust oneself, to go all out
Examples
Ich muss mich nach der Arbeit richtig auspowern.
I need to really wear myself out after work.
Die Kinder haben sich auf dem Spielplatz ausgepowert.
The children wore themselves out at the playground.
Grammar Patterns
sich.acc ((at sth.)) to wear oneself out (at sth.) The children wear themselves out playing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to burn out, to exhaust oneself; Antonyms: to conserve energy, to rest
Etymology
A combination of the prefix 'aus-' (out, completely) and 'powern' (from the English 'power'). It literally means to use up all your power.
Memory Tips
Imagine letting all your 'power' 'out' ('aus'). This visual helps remember the meaning of complete exhaustion.