Sausen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sausen" is used as verb with the meaning of "whiz", "rush" or "zoom".

Essential properties of "sausen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: sausen
  • Simple past: sauste
  • Participle: gesaust

See full conjugation of sausen

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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 "sausen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move quickly with a buzzing or whistling sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind lässt die Blätter sausen.The wind makes the leaves rustle/whistle.
  2. Die Kinder sausen den Hügel hinunter.The children whiz down the hill.
  3. Das Auto saust über die Autobahn.The car speeds down the highway.

2.) "To fail an exam (colloquial)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe die Matheprüfung sausen lassen.I failed the math exam.
  2. Er saust immer bei schwierigen Tests.He always fails difficult tests.
  3. Sie hat die Fahrprüfung sausen lassen.She failed the driving test.

3.) "To let an opportunity or event pass"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe die Party sausen lassen.I skipped the party.
  2. Er saust oft wichtige Meetings.He often skips important meetings.
  3. Sie hat die Chance sausen lassen.She let the chance slip away.
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