die Erschöpfung
Translation
exhaustion, depletion, fatigue
Examples
Nach der Arbeit fiel er vor Erschöpfung ins Bett.
After work, he fell into bed from exhaustion.
Die Erschöpfung der Ressourcen ist ein Problem.
The depletion of resources is a problem.
Grammar Patterns
vor Erschöpfung from exhaustion He fell asleep from exhaustion.
bis zur Erschöpfung to the point of exhaustion They worked to the point of exhaustion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Müdigkeit, Ermüdung; Antonyms: Energie, Kraft
Etymology
From the verb 'erschöpfen' (to exhaust). 'er-' (prefix for completion) + 'schöpfen' (to scoop, draw water). Literally 'to scoop out completely'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'scooping out' ('schöpfen') all your energy until it's completely ('er-') gone.