Ausschlagen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausschlagen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to reject", "to turn down" or "to refuse".

Essential properties of "ausschlagen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausschlagen
  • Simple past: schlug aus
  • Participle: ausgeschlagen

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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 "ausschlagen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reject, to turn down"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Angebot ausgeschlagen.He rejected the offer.
  2. Sie schlug die Einladung aus.She turned down the invitation.
  3. Er schlägt den Vorschlag aus.He rejects the proposal.

2.) "To kick out, to lash out"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Pferd schlug nach hinten aus.The horse kicked out backwards.
  2. Er schlägt mit dem Fuß aus.He kicks out with his foot.
  3. Der Esel schlug heftig aus.The donkey kicked out violently.

3.) "To sprout, to bud, to shoot"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Knospen schlagen im Frühling aus.The buds sprout in spring.
  2. Der Baum schlägt neue Triebe aus.The tree puts forth new shoots.
  3. Die Pflanzen schlagen nach dem Regen aus.The plants sprout after the rain.
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