auslösen/ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzn̩/to trigger; to cause; to release
auslösen is a German verb that means to trigger, to cause, or to release. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "löste aus" and the past participle is "ausgelöst".
Definitions
1.to trigger or cause something (an action, reaction, event)(start, bring about)
a.to set off a mechanical, technical, or emotional reaction
Der Alarm wurde durch Rauch ausgelöst.—The alarm was triggered by smoke.
b.to cause something to happen (often negative or strong reactions)
Seine Aussage hat eine heftige Diskussion ausgelöst.—His statement triggered a heated discussion.
2.to release (a mechanism, payment, etc.)(release, make available)
a.to release a payment or transfer
Die Bank hat das Geld ausgelöst.—The bank has released the money.
b.to free or release something that is held in place
Mit diesem Knopf kann man den Notmechanismus auslösen.—This button can release the emergency mechanism.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auslösen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | löse aus |
| Present (du) | löst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | löst aus |
| Preterite (ich) | löste aus |
| Participle II | ausgelöst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | löste aus |
| Imperative (singular) | löse aus |
| Imperative (plural) | löst aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auslösen" mean in English?
- "auslösen" means to trigger, to cause, or to release. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auslösen"?
- "auslösen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auslösen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auslösen" is "ausgelöst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "auslösen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auslösen" becomes "löste aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auslösen"?
- "auslösen" is a verb in German.
