aussetzen
felfüggeszteni · kitenni
Es bedeutet, etwas für eine Zeit zu stoppen, zu unterbrechen oder jemanden oder etwas ohne Schutz draußen zu lassen.
The German word „aussetzen“ is a verb composed of „aus“ (out) and „setzen“ (to set, to put).
„Aussetzen“ has several meanings depending on context:
- To expose or abandon (e.g., an animal)
- To pause or suspend (e.g., a process, payment)
- To endure or subject to (e.g., risk, danger)
Similar verbs:
- „pausieren“ (to pause) – focuses mainly on taking a break, without negative implication like abandonment.
- „unterbrechen“ (to interrupt) – implies a temporary stop, but not necessarily permanent suspension.
- „aufgeben“ (to give up) – closer to abandonment but stronger, implying cessation of effort or claim.
Difference:
While „aussetzen“ can mean both temporary suspension and abandonment depending on context, other words are more specific to either pausing, interrupting, or fully giving up.
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Examples
Sie mussten das Spiel wegen Regens aussetzen.verb
Eső miatt fel kellett függeszteniük a játékot.
Kinder sollen dem Wind nicht lange ausgesetzt werden.verb
A gyerekeket nem szabad sokáig szélnek kitenni.
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