ausschließen/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃliːsn̩/to exclude; to rule out; to lock out
ausschließen is a German verb that means to exclude, to rule out, or to lock out. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃliːsn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schloss aus" and the past participle is "ausgeschlossen".
Definitions
1.to exclude someone from participation or membership(group, event)
a.to remove or not allow someone to be part of a group or activity
Er wurde wegen seines Verhaltens aus dem Verein ausgeschlossen.—He was excluded from the club because of his behavior.
2.to rule out something as impossible or not considered(possibility)
a.to decide that something is not possible or acceptable
Man kann nicht ausschließen, dass morgen Regen fällt.—It cannot be ruled out that it will rain tomorrow.
3.to lock out or prevent access(access)
a.to prevent someone from entering a place
Sie hatte sich versehentlich aus ihrer Wohnung ausgeschlossen.—She accidentally locked herself out of her apartment.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausschließen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schließe aus |
| Present (du) | schließt aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schließt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | schloss aus |
| Participle II | ausgeschlossen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schlösse aus |
| Imperative (singular) | schließ aus |
| Imperative (plural) | schließt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausschließen" mean in English?
- "ausschließen" means to exclude, to rule out, or to lock out. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausschließen"?
- "ausschließen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃliːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausschließen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausschließen" is "ausgeschlossen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausschließen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausschließen" becomes "schloss aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausschließen"?
- "ausschließen" is a verb in German.
