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ausgeben

to spend

verb OWS-gay-ben Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

to issue

Usage Note

ausgeben is the separable verb for spending money: Ich gebe zu viel Geld aus. With für it names the purpose. Reflexively sich ausgeben als means to pose as someone. It also means to issue, e.g. a central bank issuing notes, Geld ausgeben.

Examples

"Er gibt jeden Monat zu viel Geld für Kleidung aus."

Natural Translation

He spends too much money on clothes every month.

Literal Translation

He gives every month too much money for clothing out.

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