abverkauft

Abverkauft is a term used in German-speaking markets to denote goods that have been sold off or are being sold off to clear inventory. It functions as the past participle of abverkaufen and is often used as an adjective or label in retail, catalogs, and online shops. Items described as abverkauft are frequently offered at discounted prices to reduce remaining stock, or they may already be sold out depending on context.

The word is formed from the prefix ab- (away, off) and verkaufen (to sell). It is distinct from ausverkauft, which means stock is completely exhausted. Abverkauft can thus refer to both a clearance sale of overstock and to stock that has been fully sold.

In practice, a product page marked abverkauft might indicate that the item has no current stock or is part of a temporary clearance. Retailers use the term to communicate that the supply is being reduced or has ended and that customers may need to act quickly to secure remaining items.

Regional note: The term is common in German-speaking countries such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is widely used in fashion, electronics, and consumer goods sectors.