Ausnehmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausnehmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to gut", "to eviscerate" or "to clean (fish/poultry)".

Essential properties of "ausnehmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausnehmen
  • Simple past: nahm aus
  • Participle: ausgenommen

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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 "ausnehmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To gut or eviscerate an animal"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fischer nahm den Fisch geschickt aus.The fisherman skillfully gutted the fish.
  2. Bevor man das Huhn brät, muss man es ausnehmen.Before frying the chicken, one must gut it.
  3. Die Jäger nahmen das erlegte Wild sofort aus.The hunters immediately gutted the killed game.

2.) "To exclude or exempt from a rule or group"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Von dieser Regel sind Kinder unter 12 Jahren ausgenommen.Children under 12 years are excluded from this rule.
  2. Dieses Angebot gilt für alle Produkte, ausgenommen Sonderangebote.This offer applies to all products, excluding special offers.
  3. Sie nahm ihren besten Freund von der Kritik aus.She exempted her best friend from the criticism.

3.) "To exploit or rip off someone unfairly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Geschäftsmann nahm seine Kunden schamlos aus.The businessman shamelessly ripped off his customers.
  2. Viele Touristen werden in diesem Urlaubsort ausgenommen.Many tourists are ripped off in this holiday resort.
  3. Pass auf, dass dich niemand ausnimmt, wenn du im Ausland bist.Be careful that no one rips you off when you are abroad.
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