auslaufen
set sail
Es kann bedeuten, dass eine Flüssigkeit langsam aus einem Behälter tritt, oder dass etwas nach einer bestimmten Zeit endet.
The German word "auslaufen" is a separable verb composed of "aus" (out/off) and "laufen" (to run/walk). It has several meanings depending on context, but broadly it means:
- To expire (e.g., a contract or license ending),
- To leak/spill out (liquid flowing out),
- To set sail (when a ship leaves the dock).
Similar words:
- ablaufen (expire, run off),
- ausströmen (to flow out, to emanate),
- entweichen (to escape, to leak).
Differences:
- "Ablaufen" specifically refers more to the expiration of time or validity.
- "Ausströmen" and "entweichen" are more focused on gases or fluids escaping.
- "Auslaufen" includes physical movement (ships) and is more general for liquids leaking or periods ending.
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Examples
Das Schiff läuft heute aus dem Hafen aus.verb
The ship sets sail from the port today.
Nächste Woche wird das Boot auslaufen.verb
Next week the boat will set sail.
Morgen wird das Boot auslaufen und viele Menschen freuen sich darauf.verb
Tomorrow the boat will set sail and many people are looking forward to it.
Heute läuft das Schiff um 18 Uhr aus.verb
Today the ship sets sail at 6 p.m.
Gestern liefen die Fähren trotz dichten Nebels pünktlich aus.verb
Yesterday the ferries set sail on time despite thick fog.
Warum läuft das Segelboot heute viel früher als geplant aus?verb
Why is the sailboat setting sail much earlier than planned today?
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