Ausverkauft
Example: Das Konzert war so beliebt, dass es schnell ausverkauft war.
Definition
"Ausverkauft" describes a situation where all tickets or items, such as for a concert, have been completely sold out, leaving none available for purchase. It signifies full capacity or total depletion of available stock, often used in contexts like events or sales.
Etymology
The word "ausverkauft" comes from the German prefix 'aus-' meaning 'out' or 'completely' and 'verkauft', the past participle of 'verkaufen', meaning 'sold'. Together, they literally mean 'sold out'. Did you know this term vividly captures the idea of everything being sold out, as if the stock has run completely dry?
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