ausrichten
convey · align · organize · arrange
Etwas in eine bestimmte Richtung stellen, anpassen oder eine Nachricht weitergeben.
The German word "ausrichten" is a verb composed of the root word "richten" meaning "to direct" or "to arrange," combined with the prefix "aus" implying "out" or "completely."
Meaning:
- To align or adjust (e.g., something physically or a device)
- To convey or pass on a message ("jemandem etwas ausrichten" – to tell someone something)
- To organize or host an event
Similar words:
- richten (to direct/fix)
- veranstalten (to organize/hold an event)
- übermitteln (to transmit/convey a message)
Differences:
- "ausrichten" emphasizes the act of aligning precisely or fully completing an action.
- While "richten" focuses more broadly on directing or fixing, "ausrichten" can include thorough alignment or successful conveyance.
- "veranstalten" relates specifically to organizing events, similar to one meaning of "ausrichten".
- "übermitteln" is only about transmitting information; "ausrichten" can imply this but also includes other meanings.
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Examples
Kannst du bitte eine Nachricht ausrichten?verb
Can you please convey a message?
Er wird die Nachricht ausrichten.verb
He will convey the message.
Wirst du die Möbel neu ausrichten?verb
Are you going to realign the furniture?
Bitte richten Sie das Bild an der Wand aus.verb
Please align the picture on the wall.
Kannst du bitte diese Veranstaltung ausrichten?verb
Could you please organize this event?
Wir werden das Fest ausrichten.verb
We will organize the party.
Bei dem Wettbewerb richteten die Schüler gemeinsam ein spannendes Spiel aus.verb
At the competition the students organized an exciting game together.
Die Schüler richteten gestern im Hof ein Sportfest aus.verb
The students organized a sports festival in the yard yesterday.
Der Trainer richtete das Training ganz auf die Spieler aus.verb
The coach aligned the training entirely to the players.
Der Verein richtete letztes Jahr ein großes Fest im Stadtpark aus.verb
The club organized a big festival in the city park last year.
Die Mitarbeiter richteten für die Konferenz ein großes Buffet aus.verb
The employees organized a large buffet for the conference.
Könnt ihr die Stühle zur Feier im Hof ausrichten?verb
Can you arrange the chairs for the celebration in the yard?
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