auspeitschen
whip
The German word "auspeitschen" is a verb composed of "aus" (meaning "out" or "off") and "peitschen" (meaning "to whip").
Meaning:
"Auspeitschen" means "to whip out," i.e., to lash or flog someone or something severely, often quite literally with a whip.
Similar words:
- "peitschen" (to whip)
- "auspeitschen" typically implies a more forceful, thorough whipping.
- "prügeln" (to beat, to cane) also refers to physical punishment but can include other means besides whipping.
Difference:
- "auspeitschen" specifically emphasizes the act of whipping and often carrying out the action intensively or exhaustively.
- "peitschen" is more general, meaning to whip or lash.
- "prügeln" is broader and involves beating with sticks, fists, or other objects—not limited to a whip.
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Examples
Er will niemanden auspeitschen.verb
He doesn't want to whip anyone.
In der Geschichte peitschten die Wächter die Gefangenen hart aus, obwohl viele protestierten.verb
In the story the guards whipped the prisoners hard, although many protested.
Am Ende des Romans peitschten die Rebellen ihren Anführer aus.verb
At the end of the novel the rebels whipped their leader.
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