VERB
auspacken/ˈaʊ̯sˌpakn̩/to unpack; to unwrap; to confess (colloquial)
auspacken is a German verb that means to unpack, to unwrap, or to confess (colloquial). It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌpakn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "packte aus" and the past participle is "ausgepackt".
Definitions
1.to take something out of a package, suitcase, etc.; to unpack(removing from packaging)
a.to take something out of a box, suitcase, etc.
Ich muss noch meinen Koffer auspacken.—I still have to unpack my suitcase.
b.to unwrap a present or item
Die Kinder dürfen ihre Geschenke auspacken.—The children may unwrap their presents.
2.to confess or reveal something (especially secrets or information)(colloquial, confessing)
a.to divulge information or secrets
Er hat vor der Polizei alles ausgepackt.—He confessed everything to the police.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | auspacken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | packe aus |
| Present (du) | packst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | packt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | packte aus |
| Participle II | ausgepackt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | packte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | pack aus |
| Imperative (plural) | packt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "auspacken" mean in English?
- "auspacken" means to unpack, to unwrap, or to confess (colloquial). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "auspacken"?
- "auspacken" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌpakn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "auspacken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "auspacken" is "ausgepackt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "auspacken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "auspacken" becomes "packte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "auspacken"?
- "auspacken" is a verb in German.
