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ausdienen (v.i.)
to complete service (in the military, in a function)
ausgedient haben (verbal phrase)
to have had its day, have become obsolete, have outlived its usefulness, have served its purpose; be a thing of the past, be finished/used up; (old) to have finished one's military service, to have been discharged (from service)
Der gute, alte Straßenatlas hat fast ausgedient.
The good old road atlas has almost become a thing of the past.
Nach dem Dreikönigstag hat der Tannenbaum in vielen Haushalten ausgedient und kann entsorgt werden.
After Epiphany [Jan. 6], the Christmas tree in many households has served its purpose and can be disposed of.
Das Analogfernsehen hat ausgedient: Am 30. April 2012 wird die analoge Fernsehübertragung via Satellit deutschlandweit abgeschaltet.
Analog television has become obsolete: On April 30, 2012 analog TV broadcasting via satellite will be turned off Germany-wide.
Related:
ausgedient (adj) discharged, decommissioned; used, worn-out
ein ausgedientes Kraftwerk a decommissioned power station
seine ausgedienten Sachen the things he no longer has any use for
bedienen to serve (food, etc.)
verdienen to earn, deserve
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