German Word · Intermediate
hinausschieben
to postpone
Pronunciation: /hiˈnaʊ̯sˌʃiːbm̩/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to postpone".
Example
[…] sie bat ihn, den gemeinsamen, dort längst erwarteten Besuch nicht länger hinauszuschieben, und so setzten sie ihn gleich für den nächsten Tag fest.
[…] she asked him not to postpone the visit by the two of them, which was long-expected there, any longer, and so they immediately set the date for it for the next day.
Practice tips
- Practice hinausschieben 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.