German Word · Intermediate
ausholen
to tighten the outhaul
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊ̯sˌhoːlən/
Meaning
to tighten the outhaul
Example
Auf dem Bürgersteig vor ihm standen ein Mann und eine Frau. Sie stritten, der Mann wurde lauter, dann holte er aus und schlug die Frau.
On the sidewalk in front of him stood a man and a woman. They had an argument, the man became louder, then he hauled off and hit the woman.
Practice tips
- Practice ausholen 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.