Ausgleichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausgleichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "balance", "equalize" or "level".

Essential properties of "ausgleichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausgleichen
Simple past: glich aus
Participle: ausgeglichen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausgleichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To balance or level something"

Definition: "To compensate or balance something so that it is level or in equilibrium."
Translation(s): balance, equalize, level, even out
Synonym(s): ausbalancieren, kompensieren, nivellieren
Antonym(s): ungleich machen
Related word(s): Gleichgewicht, Balance, Ausgleich

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht, Arbeit und Freizeit auszugleichen.He tries to balance work and leisure.
Die Waage muss ausgeglichen werden, bevor man sie benutzt.The scale must be balanced before use.
Der Lehrer gleicht die Unterschiede zwischen den Schülern aus.The teacher balances out the differences between the students.

2.) "To settle a debt or account"

Definition: "To settle or clear a debt or outstanding account."
Translation(s): settle, pay off, clear, square
Synonym(s): begleichen, abrechnen, bezahlen
Antonym(s): verschulden
Related word(s): Rechnung, Schuld, Zahlung

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte gleichen Sie die offene Rechnung bis zum Ende des Monats aus.Please settle the outstanding invoice by the end of the month.
Er muss noch seine Schulden ausgleichen.He still has to pay off his debts.
Wir haben alle Kosten ausgeglichen.We have settled all costs.

3.) "To compensate for a difference or disadvantage"

Definition: "To compensate for or counteract a difference or disadvantage."
Translation(s): compensate for, make up for, offset, counteract
Synonym(s): Wettmachen, Aufwiegen, Kompensieren
Antonym(s): Verstärken
Related word(s): Nachteil, Differenz, Ausgleichung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Erfahrung gleicht seinen Mangel an formaler Bildung aus.His experience compensates for his lack of formal education.
Der Torwart konnte den Fehler des Verteidigers ausgleichen.The goalkeeper was able to compensate for the defender's mistake.
Wir müssen die Verluste des letzten Jahres ausgleichen.We must compensate for last year's losses.

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