German Word · Intermediate
auslaufen
to expire
Pronunciation: /ˈʔaʊ̯slaʊ̯fɱ̩/
Meaning
to expire; to be no longer valid
Example
Die Gültigkeit ihres Passes ist ausgelaufen.
Her passport did expire.
Practice tips
- Practice auslaufen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.