German Word · Intermediate
ausbleiben
to be absent
Pronunciation: [ˈaʊ̯sˌblaɪ̯bn̩]
Meaning
to be absent
Example
Das konnte ja nicht ausbleiben.
That couldn't be avoided.
Practice tips
- Practice ausbleiben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.