ausgehen
Wir gehen heute Abend aus.
We're going out tonight.
To leave a place, especially to go somewhere for entertainment or socializing.
Sie gehen oft mit Freunden aus.
They often go out with friends.
Commonly used to describe social activities outside the home.
To stop working or functioning (e.g., a machine or light).
Der Strom ist ausgegangen.
The power went out.
Used in technical contexts to describe systems or devices shutting down.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Separable Prefix
The prefix 'aus-' can be separated in certain grammatical contexts, such as in the past participle 'ausgegangen'.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
'Ausgehen' is often used to describe social activities outside the home, such as going to a restaurant or party.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ūzgehn', from 'ūz' (out) + 'gehn' (to go).
Usage Notes
The separable prefix 'aus-' can be separated in certain grammatical contexts, such as in the past participle 'ausgegangen'.