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aus
/aʊs/
out of, from
Er kommt aus Berlin.
He comes from Berlin.
general
Indicates origin or source, often used to describe where someone or something comes from.
Sie ist aus Spanien.
She is from Spain.
Das Buch ist aus dem Jahr 2020.
The book is from the year 2020.
Often used with 'von' to indicate possession or origin.
general
Used to indicate removal or extraction, often with verbs like 'nehmen' (to take) or 'kommen' (to come).
Er nahm das Geld aus seiner Tasche.
He took the money out of his pocket.
Sie kam aus dem Haus.
She came out of the house.
Can also be used to indicate a state of being outside or beyond something.
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Pro Tip
Usage with Dative Case
'Aus' is typically followed by the dative case in German, so make sure to adjust the article and adjective endings accordingly.
Gold Rule
Common Preposition
'Aus' is one of the most common prepositions in German and is essential for expressing origin, removal, and other spatial relationships.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ūz', from Old High German 'ūz', from Proto-Germanic '*ūt' (out).
Usage Notes
'Aus' is a common preposition in German that can indicate origin, removal, or a state of being outside or beyond something. It is often used with the dative case.
Word Breakdown
aus
out of, from
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