German Word · Intermediate
ausschwimmen
to swim out
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊ̯sˌʃvɪmən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to swim out".
Example
1912, Martin Luther, Lutherbibel von 1912, Acts 27:42 (with KJV translation)
And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
Practice tips
- Practice ausschwimmen 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.