English–German

“offset” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sglaɪ̯çən/

Example

Die Einnahmen gleichen die Verluste aus.

The income offsets the losses.

Illustration for ausgleichen (offset)

How to say “offset” in German

“Offset” in German is ausgleichen.

A pair of scales becomes level when an equal weight is added to the lighter side.

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

Example sentences with ausgleichen

Die Firma gleicht den Rückstand aus.

The company makes up the arrears.

Tips for using ausgleichen

  • In a main clause, ausgleichen separates as in Einnahmen gleichen die Verluste aus; its past participle is ausgeglichen and its perfect uses haben.

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