VERB
ausgleichen/ˈaʊ̯sˌɡlaɪ̯çn̩/to balance; to compensate; to equalize
ausgleichen is a German verb that means to balance, to compensate, or to equalize. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌɡlaɪ̯çn̩/.
Definitions
1.to adjust differences in order to equalize, compensate for imbalances, or make even(finance, balance, compensation)
a.to balance an account or compensate a deficit
Wir müssen die Rechnung bis zum Monatsende ausgleichen.—We have to balance the bill by the end of the month.
b.to compensate for a disadvantage or difference
Er versuchte, seinen Zeitverlust durch schnelleres Arbeiten auszugleichen.—He tried to make up for his lost time by working faster.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausgleichen" mean in English?
- "ausgleichen" means to balance, to compensate, or to equalize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausgleichen"?
- "ausgleichen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌɡlaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ausgleichen"?
- "ausgleichen" is a verb in German.
