aussetzen/ˈaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/to pause; to abandon; to expose
aussetzen is a German verb that means to pause, to abandon, or to expose. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte aus" and the past participle is "ausgesetzt".
Definitions
1.to pause or temporarily stop something(interruption/pausing)
a.to suspend or interrupt an activity, payment, etc.
Der Unterricht wurde wegen Krankheit für eine Woche ausgesetzt.—The classes were suspended for a week due to illness.
2.to abandon or leave someone/something alone, especially an animal or person(abandonment/letting go)
a.to leave an animal or person somewhere and not take care of them any longer
Der Hund wurde im Wald ausgesetzt.—The dog was abandoned in the forest.
3.to expose someone/something to a risk or influence(expose to something)
a.to put or leave someone/something in a situation where they are not protected
Kinder sollten keiner Gefahr ausgesetzt werden.—Children should not be exposed to any danger.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aussetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze aus |
| Present (du) | setzt aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte aus |
| Participle II | ausgesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | setz aus |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aussetzen" mean in English?
- "aussetzen" means to pause, to abandon, or to expose. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aussetzen"?
- "aussetzen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aussetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aussetzen" is "ausgesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aussetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aussetzen" becomes "setzte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aussetzen"?
- "aussetzen" is a verb in German.
