ausüben
/ˈaʊsˌʔyːbn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- übt aus
- past
- übte aus
- perfect
- hat ausgeübt
Meaning
-
to practise (a profession); to exert
Built from aus (out) + üben (to practice).
Made of
- aus out
- üben to practice
Similar words
Close synonyms for practicing a profession — praktizieren is more specific to doctors/lawyers actively practicing; ausüben is the general word, also used for exerting influence or pressure.
Practice
1 What does ausüben mean?
to practise (a profession); to exert
2 Fill the gap: Er ___ den Beruf seit zehn Jahren aus.
Full sentence: Er übt den Beruf seit zehn Jahren aus. (He has practised the profession for ten years.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches ausüben?
ausüben: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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