verb

ausgestalten

elaborate · design

The German verb ausgestalten means "to design," "to shape," or "to develop."

  • It is composed of:
    • aus (out)
    • gestalten (to shape, to form)

Similar words:

  • gestalten (to shape, to design)
  • entwickeln (to develop)
  • formen (to form)

Difference:

  • ausgestalten often emphasizes the full or detailed shaping/furnishing of something (more comprehensive), whereas gestalten can be more general, simply forming or designing.
  • entwickeln refers more to the process of developing or evolving over time.
  • formen usually highlights the act of giving shape to a physical object.

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Examples

Der Plan wurde bis ins Detail ausgestaltet.verb

The plan was elaborated in detail.

Die Schüler gestalteten gemeinsam ihre Präsentation kreativ aus.verb

The students creatively designed their presentation together.

Kannst du mir helfen, das Konzept klarer auszugestalten?verb

Can you help me to elaborate the concept more clearly?

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