aussprechen

pronounce

verb AUS-shpreh-khen Less Common

Also means

express

Usage Note

aussprechen is separable (ich spreche es aus) and means to pronounce a word or to express a thought aloud (ein Lob aussprechen, to give praise). Reflexively, sich aussprechen means to have a frank, clear-the-air conversation.

Examples

"Wie spricht man das Wort aus?"

Natural Translation

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Literal Translation

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