VERB
auslösen/ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzn̩/to trigger; to release; to cause
auslösen is a German verb that means to trigger, to release, or to cause. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "löste aus" and the past participle is "ausgelöst".
Definitions
1.to cause something to happen or be set off(general action)
a.to trigger or start (a process, reaction, or mechanism)
Der Alarm wurde durch Rauch ausgelöst.—The alarm was triggered by smoke.
2.to provoke or elicit (a reaction, emotion, etc.)(emotional or abstract)
a.to evoke or bring forth
Die Nachricht hat große Angst ausgelöst.—The news caused great fear.
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 release, or to cause. 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.
