verb

ausschütten

pour out

Etwas aus einem Behälter nach draußen fließen oder fallen lassen.

The German word "ausschütten" is a verb that means "to pour out" or "to spill". It is composed of the prefix "aus-" (meaning "out") and the verb "schütten" (meaning "to pour" or "to dump"). "Ausschütten" is often used in contexts where a substance is being poured from one container to another or spilled onto a surface. Similar words in German include "ausgießen" (to pour out) and "entleeren" (to empty).

Differences:

  • "Ausgießen" typically refers specifically to pouring a liquid from one container to another, while "entleeren" implies completely emptying a container. "Ausschütten" generally suggests a more forceful action, involving a deliberate outpouring or spilling.

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Examples

Kinder schütten den Saft aus.verb

Children pour out the juice.

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