zehren anDativ · 3. Fall
to sap sth., to wear on sth.
what it wears on — strength, nerves, health being worn down
Die ständigen Aufregungen zehren an ihren Nerven.
The constant excitement is wearing on her nerves.
woran?daran
to sap sth., to wear on sth.
what it wears on — strength, nerves, health being worn down
Die ständigen Aufregungen zehren an ihren Nerven.
The constant excitement is wearing on her nerves.
woran?daran
to live off sth.
what you live off — spending down a reserve, not being worn down
Sie zehrten bereits von ihren Ersparnissen.
They were already living off their savings.
wovon?davon
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