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No. 13,041 in German

abgetragenen

"Abgetragenen" means "worn-out" or "shabby" in English.

In a sentence

  • Der Mann trug eine alte, abgetragene Jacke.

    The man was wearing an old, worn-out jacket.

    The word 'abgetragene' is used as an adjective to describe the worn-out condition of the jacket, implying its age or heavy use.

  • Die abgetragenen Schuhe lagen in der Ecke des Zimmers.

    The worn-out shoes were lying in the corner of the room.

    Here, 'abgetragenen' qualifies 'Schuhe', indicating that the shoes are used and possibly dilapidated due to extensive wear.

  • Ihr abgetragenes Kleid hat viel von ihrem Leben erlebt.

    Her worn-out dress has witnessed much of her life.

    In this example, 'abgetragenes' describes the dress as worn-out, which metaphorically connects its condition to the experiences of the owner's life.

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