ADPOSITION
aus/aʊ̯s/out (of); from; off
aus is a German adposition that means out (of), from, or off. It is pronounced /aʊ̯s/.
Definitions
1.expresses movement from the inside to the outside of something(location, direction)
a.indicating physical exit or origin
Sie kommt gerade aus dem Haus.—She is just coming out of the house.
b.indicating source, origin, or material
Das Brot ist aus Roggen.—The bread is made from rye.
2.expresses end, conclusion or lack of function(status, state)
a.finished, turned off, or no longer operating
Das Licht ist aus.—The light is off.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aus" mean in English?
- "aus" means out (of), from, or off. It is a German adposition.
- How do you pronounce "aus"?
- "aus" is pronounced /aʊ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "aus"?
- "aus" is a adposition in German.
