VERB
auslegen/ˈaʊ̯sˌleːɡn̩/to lay out; to interpret; to display
auslegen is a German verb that means to lay out, to interpret, or to display. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte aus" and the past participle is "ausgelegt".
Definitions
1.to lay out or arrange something for view or use(arrangement/display)
a.to place or arrange objects for others to see or take
Die Waren wurden im Schaufenster auslegt.—The goods were laid out in the shop window.
2.to interpret or construe something in a certain way(interpretation)
a.to interpret a text or law according to a viewpoint
Das Gesetz wurde unterschiedlich ausgelegt.—The law was interpreted differently.
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 lay out, to interpret, 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.
