Ausmachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausmachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "turn off", "switch off" or "extinguish".

Essential properties of "ausmachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausmachen
  • Simple past: machte aus
  • Participle: ausgemacht

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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 "ausmachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To turn off/deactivate an electrical device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du bitte das Licht ausmachen?Can you please turn off the light?
  2. Vergiss nicht, den Fernseher auszumachen, bevor du gehst.Don't forget to turn off the TV before you leave.
  3. Er hat versehentlich den Computer ausgemacht, ohne seine Arbeit zu speichern.He accidentally turned off the computer without saving his work.

2.) "To determine, distinguish, or recognize"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich konnte in der Dunkelheit kaum etwas ausmachen.I could barely make anything out in the dark.
  2. Kannst du ausmachen, was auf dem Schild steht?Can you make out what's written on the sign?
  3. Von hier aus kann man die Details des Gemäldes nicht gut ausmachen.From here, you can't clearly make out the details of the painting.

3.) "To agree on/arrange an appointment or meeting"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Lass uns einen Termin für nächste Woche ausmachen.Let's arrange an appointment for next week.
  2. Wir haben ausgemacht, uns um 18 Uhr zu treffen.We agreed to meet at 6 PM.
  3. Hast du schon mit dem Arzt einen Termin ausgemacht?Have you already made an appointment with the doctor?

4.) "To constitute a difference or importance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das macht für mich keinen Unterschied aus.That doesn't make any difference to me.
  2. Was macht es schon aus, ob wir heute oder morgen gehen?What difference does it make if we go today or tomorrow?
  3. Zehn Euro hin oder her, das macht nicht viel aus.Ten euros more or less, that doesn't make much difference.
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