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To remember the German word “aus,” you might associate it with the English word “oust,” as something being ousted or coming out from somewhere. Additionally, “aus” sounds like “ouse,” as in a mouse coming out of a house.

In German, “aus” typically means “from” or “out of” and is used to indicate the origin or source of something. Some explanations and other words that could mean the same thing or are related include:

– “von” – another German preposition that can mean “from.” It’s often used when referring to the origin of a person or to describe material or abstract sources, e.g., “Ich komme von Berlin” (I come from Berlin).
– “ab” – can also mean “from” in some contexts, but is more specific to time, indicating the start of an event or action, e.g., “ab morgen” (from tomorrow).

“Aus” can also function in various ways when combined with different verbs and in different contexts, for instance:

– “ausmachen” (to turn off, to make out something)
– “ausgehen” (to go out)
– “aussuchen” (to choose, to pick out)

As for alternate meanings and slang, “aus” is used in everyday German language in various colloquial expressions like:

– “Ich bin aus dem Häuschen” – which literally means “I’m out of the little house,” but is used to express that someone is very excited or thrilled.

Example sentences using “aus” include:

– “Das Bild ist aus dem Museum.” (The picture is from the museum.)
– “Ich komme aus Deutschland.” (I come from Germany.)
– “Das Kleid ist aus Seide.” (The dress is made of silk.)
– “Wir gehen aus.” (We are going out.)
– “Das Licht ist aus.” (The light is off.)

By understanding the different uses and contexts of “aus,” you can apply it accurately in both formal and informal German conversations.

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