VERB
hinausgehen/hɪˈnaʊ̯sˌɡeːən/to go out; to exceed; to step outside
hinausgehen is a German verb that means to go out, to exceed, or to step outside. It is pronounced /hɪˈnaʊ̯sˌɡeːən/.
Definitions
1.to leave an enclosed space and go outside(movement to outside)
a.to go out from a building or room into the open air
Kannst du bitte mal kurz hinausgehen?—Can you please step outside for a moment?
2.to exceed or go beyond a limit (often with 'über')(figurative: exceed/overstep)
a.to go beyond the usual, expected, or allowed; to exceed
Das geht über deine Kompetenzen hinaus.—That goes beyond your authority.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hinausgehen" mean in English?
- "hinausgehen" means to go out, to exceed, or to step outside. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "hinausgehen"?
- "hinausgehen" is pronounced /hɪˈnaʊ̯sˌɡeːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "hinausgehen"?
- "hinausgehen" is a verb in German.
