ausscheiden
drop out · leave · be eliminated
Wenn jemand oder etwas nicht mehr bei einer Gruppe, einem Wettbewerb oder einer Firma mitmacht oder dabei ist.
The German word "ausscheiden" is a verb composed of the prefix "aus" ("out") and the verb "scheiden" ("to separate" or "to part"). Thus, "ausscheiden" literally means "to separate out" or "to leave".
Meaning:
- To withdraw, exit, or be eliminated (e.g., from a competition)
- To discharge or excrete (biological context)
- To retire or resign from a position
Similar words:
- "verlassen" (to leave)
- "austreten" (to exit, to leave an organization)
- "ausschließen" (to exclude)
Differences: While "verlassen" simply means to leave or abandon, "ausscheiden" often implies an official or formal withdrawal (like from a tournament or organization). "Austreten" mostly refers to leaving membership or physically stepping out, whereas "ausscheiden" can also refer to elimination or bodily discharge.
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Examples
Er scheidet aus dem Wettbewerb aus.verb
He drops out of the competition.
Sie scheidet frühzeitig aus dem Unternehmen aus.verb
She leaves the company early.
Viele Teilnehmer scheiden leider wegen Verletzungen aus.verb
Many participants unfortunately drop out because of injuries.
Letzte Woche sind sie unerwartet aus der Gruppe ausgeschieden.verb
Last week, they unexpectedly dropped out of the group.
Als beide Teams gleichzeitig ausgeschieden sind, gab es eine Überraschung.verb
When both teams were eliminated at the same time, it was a surprise.
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