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“set sail” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌlaʊ̯fn̩/

Example

Das Schiff läuft morgen früh aus.

The ship sets sail early tomorrow morning.

Illustration for auslaufen (set sail)

How to say “set sail” in German

“Set sail” in German is auslaufen.

Something crosses an outer boundary: a vessel leaves port, liquid escapes, or an allotted period reaches its end.

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

Example sentences with auslaufen

Die Frist für das Angebot läuft morgen aus.

The deadline for the offer expires tomorrow.

Tips for using auslaufen

  • The perfect tense normally uses sein, as in Das Schiff ist ausgelaufen and Die Frist ist ausgelaufen.

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