Ausbleiben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausbleiben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fail to happen", "to fail to occur" or "to not materialize".

Essential properties of "ausbleiben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausbleiben
  • Simple past: blieb aus
  • Participle: ausgeblieben

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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 "ausbleiben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fail to happen/arrive"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regen blieb aus, obwohl er angekündigt war.The rain failed to materialize, although it had been announced.
  2. Die erwartete Antwort blieb aus.The expected answer failed to arrive.
  3. Der Erfolg blieb aus, trotz aller Bemühungen.Success failed to materialize, despite all efforts.

2.) "To not show up/attend"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gast blieb aus und die Feier begann ohne ihn.The guest didn't show up and the celebration began without him.
  2. Die Schüler blieben aus und der Unterricht fiel aus.The students were absent and the class was cancelled.
  3. Die erwarteten Besucher blieben aus.The expected visitors didn't show up.
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