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“declare” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʁuːfən/

Example

Der Präsident ruft den Notstand aus.

The president declares a state of emergency.

Illustration for ausrufen (declare)

How to say “declare” in German

“Declare” in German is ausrufen.

A public voice projects a decision or emergency outward so listeners recognize it as official.

Full entry for ausrufen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ausrufen

Die Bewegung ruft die Unabhängigkeit aus.

The movement declares independence.

Tips for using ausrufen

  • In a finite clause, ausrufen separates, as in "Der Präsident ruft den Notstand aus"; its past participle is ausgerufen.

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