VERB
ausgeben/ˈaʊ̯sˌɡeːbn̩/to spend (money); to distribute; to issue
ausgeben is a German verb that means to spend (money), to distribute, or to issue. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌɡeːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "gab aus" and the past participle is "ausgegeben".
Definitions
1.to spend money(money/finance)
a.to use money for something
Ich möchte nicht so viel Geld für Kleidung ausgeben.—I don't want to spend so much money on clothes.
2.to hand out, to distribute to others(distribution)
a.to give something to several people
Die Firma gibt kostenlos Getränke an ihre Mitarbeiter aus.—The company hands out free drinks to its employees.
3.to issue (official documents, tickets, etc.)(official)
a.to provide something official such as documents or tickets
Die Behörde gibt neue Reisepässe aus.—The authorities issue new passports.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausgeben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | gebe aus |
| Present (du) | gibst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | gibt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | gab aus |
| Participle II | ausgegeben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | gäbe aus |
| Imperative (singular) | gib aus |
| Imperative (plural) | gebt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausgeben" mean in English?
- "ausgeben" means to spend (money), to distribute, or to issue. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausgeben"?
- "ausgeben" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌɡeːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausgeben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausgeben" is "ausgegeben", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausgeben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausgeben" becomes "gab aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausgeben"?
- "ausgeben" is a verb in German.
