VERB
ausüben/ˈaʊ̯sˌʔyːbn̩/to exercise; to practice; to exert
ausüben is a German verb that means to exercise, to practice, or to exert. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌʔyːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "übte aus" and the past participle is "ausgeübt".
Definitions
1.to perform or practice a profession, activity, or job(employment, profession)
a.to work in a certain profession
Sie übt den Beruf der Ärztin aus.—She practices the profession of doctor.
2.to exert or exercise (power, influence, rights, etc.)(authority, influence)
a.to apply influence or power
Er übt großen Einfluss auf seine Kollegen aus.—He exerts great influence on his colleagues.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausüben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | übe aus |
| Present (du) | übst aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | übt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | übte aus |
| Participle II | ausgeübt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | übte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | übe aus |
| Imperative (plural) | übt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausüben" mean in English?
- "ausüben" means to exercise, to practice, or to exert. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausüben"?
- "ausüben" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌʔyːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausüben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausüben" is "ausgeübt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausüben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausüben" becomes "übte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausüben"?
- "ausüben" is a verb in German.
