German Word · Intermediate
auslösen
to trigger, to initiate, to cause
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊ̯sløːzn̩]
Meaning
to trigger, to initiate, to cause
Example
Den nächsten Börsencrash lösen womöglich Maschinen aus. Grund: Die Aktiengeschäfte werden mehr und mehr von ultraschnellen Computerprogrammen dominiert.
The next stock market crash may be triggered by machines. The reason: share transactions are more and more dominated by ultra-fast computer programs.
Practice tips
- Practice auslösen 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.