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ausstellen

to issue (a document)

verb OWS-shtel-len Rare
People & Society Money

Also means

to write out (an invoice)

Usage Note

ausstellen in financial contexts means to write or issue a document such as an invoice (Rechnung ausstellen) or cheque (Scheck ausstellen). It is also used for exhibiting art, but context distinguishes the two.

Examples

"Bitte stellen Sie eine Rechnung auf unseren Namen aus."

Natural Translation

Please issue an invoice in our name.

Literal Translation

Please issue an invoice on our name out.

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