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How do you say "to rest" in German?
ausruhen
In German, "to rest" is ausruhen.
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Pronunciation
OWSS-roo-en. Three syllables, stress on middle: 'aus' (owss), 'ruh' (roo), 'en'.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb, separable prefix, reflexive. Past tense: ruhte aus, past participle: ausgeruht.
Example sentence
Nach der Reise ruhen wir uns aus.
After the trip we rest.
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How to remember ausruhen
Aus means 'out', ruhen means 'to rest'. Resting is letting yourself completely relax.
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Questions about ausruhen
How do you say "to rest" in German?
In German, "to rest" is ausruhen. It is a noun.
How is ausruhen written in German?
ausruhen is written using the standard German script.
How is ausruhen used in a sentence?
Use ausruhen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Nach der Reise ruhen wir uns aus. (After the trip we rest.).
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