aus sein
Meaning and Usage
"Aus sein" in German means "to be out" or "to be over" in English. It is used to indicate that something is over, finished, or absent. It can refer to the state of something being out of something else, such as a person being out of a place or an event being over.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "aus" is a preposition and adverb that means "out." "Sein" is the infinitive form of the verb "to be." When used together, "aus sein" creates a phrasal verb.
Comparisons between German and English
The structure and usage of "aus sein" in German closely resemble the English expression "to be out," although the specific contexts and nuances of usage may differ.
Cultural Context
Using "aus sein" is a common way to indicate that something is over or finished in German, such as a party or an event.
Example Sentences
- Die Party ist schon lange aus. (The party has been over for a long time.)
- Der Film ist aus. (The film is over.)
- Er ist aus dem Haus. (He is out of the house.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "aus sein," think of the similarity to "to be out" in English and associate it with the idea of something being over or finished.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: vorbei sein (to be over), beendet sein (to be finished)
- Related words: auskommen (to get along), ausgeben (to spend)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As "aus sein" is a phrasal verb and not a noun, it does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "aus sein" is a phrasal verb, it does not have a conjugated form. The verb "sein" (to be) conjugated in the present tense:
- ich bin (I am)
- du bist (you are)
- er/sie/es ist (he/she/it is)
- wir sind (we are)
- ihr seid (you [plural] are)
- sie sind (they are)