verb

ausrufen

announce · call out · declare

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Definition & meaning

The verb ausrufen has three primary meanings in German:

  1. To proclaim or announce publicly: This refers to the act of making a formal or official announcement to a group of people, often in a loud voice. For example, a town crier might announce a decree.
  2. To shout out or cry out: This refers to expressing a strong emotion (like surprise, pain, or joy) by speaking very loudly. It is often used in the context of dialogue, where a character "cries out" a sentence.
  3. To declare someone or something as something: This is used when someone is officially named or designated as a winner, a leader, or a state (e.g., "to proclaim a republic").

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • Type: Strong verb (irregular).
  • Participle: ausgerufen.
  • Past tense: rief aus.
  • Separable: The prefix "aus-" separates from the verb stem "rufen" in main clauses (e.g., "Er ruft den Namen aus").

Origin: The word is composed of the prefix aus- (out) and the verb rufen (to call/shout). It is derived from Old High German hruofan.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • verkünden (to announce/proclaim)
  • schreien (to shout)
  • aussprechen (to pronounce/declare)
  • deklarieren (to declare)
  • ausposaunen (to blare out/trumpet about)

Antonyms:

  • verschweigen (to keep silent/conceal)
  • flüstern (to whisper)

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Examples

Der Veranstalter ruft die Gewinner aus.verb

The organizer announces the winners.

Die Kinder riefen beim Spiel begeistert Fantasienamen aus.verb

The children enthusiastically called out fantasy names while playing.

Die Regierung rief wegen der Krise den Notstand aus.verb

The government declared a state of emergency because of the crisis.

Der Sprecher wird die Namen laut ausrufen.verb

The speaker will call out the names loudly.

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