austragen
deliver · distribute
Etwas zu Ende bringen oder ausführen, zum Beispiel einen Wettkampf durchführen oder Briefe und Zeitungen zu den Menschen bringen.
The German verb "austragen" is composed of "aus" (out) and "tragen" (to carry). It primarily means:
- to deliver (e.g., mail or newspapers),
- to settle or resolve (e.g., a conflict or dispute),
- to host (e.g., a sports event or competition).
Similar words:
- zustellen – to deliver (but more specifically door-to-door delivery),
- ausliefern – to deliver or hand over (often goods or suspects),
- austragen lassen – to hold or conduct (an event).
Differences:
While "austragen" can mean both "to deliver" and "to settle/host," "zustellen" is focused more on physical delivery, and "austragen" in the context of resolving disputes emphasizes completion or finalization.
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Examples
Er trägt die Post aus.verb
He delivers the mail.
Er muss noch Zeitungen austragen.verb
He still has to deliver newspapers.
Die Kinder tragen Flyer im Viertel aus.verb
The children distribute flyers in the neighborhood.
Er möchte sonntags die Briefe austragen.verb
He wants to deliver the letters on Sundays.
Kinder tragen manchmal früh am Tag Briefe aus.verb
Children sometimes deliver letters early in the day.
Paul muss morgens Päckchen austragen.verb
Paul has to deliver packages in the morning.
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