erschöpfend
Translation
exhaustive, comprehensive, exhausting, tiring
Examples
Die Liste der Themen ist nicht erschöpfend.
The list of topics is not exhaustive.
Die lange Wanderung war sehr erschöpfend.
The long hike was very exhausting.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) exhaustive/exhausting An erschöpfende answer is hard to find.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umfassend, vollständig (exhaustive); anstrengend, ermüdend (exhausting)
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating completion) + 'schöpfen' (to scoop, draw). Literally 'to scoop out completely', leading to the meanings 'exhaustive' or 'exhausting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'scooping' (schöpfen) out all information on a topic until it's complete (exhaustive), or scooping out all your energy until you're tired (exhausting).