auslegen/ˈaʊ̯sˌleːɡn̩/to interpret; to lay out; to display
auslegen is a German verb that means to interpret, to lay out, or to display. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte aus" and the past participle is "ausgelegt".
Definitions
1.to interpret or explain the meaning of something(explanation, interpretation)
a.to give a certain meaning or interpretation to something
Wie soll man dieses Gesetz auslegen?—How should one interpret this law?
2.to lay out, spread out, or display (objects, documents, etc.)(arrangement, display)
a.to place something in a visible or accessible way
Die Bücher wurden auf dem Tisch auslegt.—The books were laid out on the table.
3.to advance or pay money temporarily for someone(financial term)
a.to pay in advance for someone else
Kannst du mir das Geld für das Ticket auslegen?—Can you advance me the money for the ticket?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auslegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege aus |
| Present (du) | legst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | legte aus |
| Participle II | ausgelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | leg aus |
| Imperative (plural) | legt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auslegen" mean in English?
- "auslegen" means to interpret, to lay out, or to display. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auslegen"?
- "auslegen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auslegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auslegen" is "ausgelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "auslegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auslegen" becomes "legte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auslegen"?
- "auslegen" is a verb in German.
