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Auszug

/ˈaʊ̯st͡suːk/
noun★Intermediate— excerpt
neutral

A short passage taken from a larger text.

Ich habe einen Auszug aus dem Roman für die Präsentation vorbereitet.

I prepared an excerpt from the novel for the presentation.

Der Auszug aus dem Vertrag wurde geändert.

The excerpt from the contract was modified.

💡

Often used in literary, academic, or legal contexts.

neutral

The act of moving out of a place, especially a residence.

Der Auszug aus der Wohnung erfolgt Ende des Monats.

The move-out from the apartment takes place at the end of the month.

💡

Common in everyday language when discussing moving.

💼Business
formal

A summary or list of key points.

Der Auszug aus dem Protokoll wurde an alle Teilnehmer gesendet.

The summary of the minutes was sent to all participants.

💡

Used in professional or administrative contexts.

Collocations

literarischer Auszugliterary excerptAuszug aus dem Vertragcontract excerptAuszug der Rechnunginvoice summaryAuszug aus dem Zeugnisreport card summary

Synonyms

AusschnittZusammenfassungAuszugsstück

Antonyms

EinschubZusatz

Related Phrases

Auszug aus dem Lebenphrase
a snapshot of life

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Pay attention to the context when using 'Auszug'. It can mean 'excerpt', 'move-out', or 'summary' depending on the situation.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Confusion with 'Ausgang'

'Auszug' is not the same as 'Ausgang' (exit). 'Ausgang' refers to a physical exit from a building, while 'Auszug' refers to leaving a residence or an excerpt from a text.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'ūʒzuc', from Old High German 'ūʒzuc', from 'ūʒ' (out) + 'zuc' (pulling, drawing). Related to 'ausziehen' (to move out, to undress).

📝Usage Notes

The word 'Auszug' is a false friend in some contexts. It does not mean 'exit' in the sense of leaving a building (use 'Ausgang' for that). Always clarify context when using the word.

Word Breakdown

Aus-
out, from
prefix
+
-zug
pulling, drawing
suffix
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