German Expression · Advanced
die Fußmatte draußen ausschütteln
shake out the doormat outside
Pronunciation: die Fußmatte draußen ausschütteln
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: shake out the doormat outside.
Example
Schüttel die Fußmatte draußen aus, damit der Staub nicht drinnen bleibt.
Shake out the doormat outside so the dust stays outdoors.
Practice tips
- Practice die Fußmatte draußen ausschütteln 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.