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“stick out” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaːgn̩/

Example

Der Felsen ragt aus dem Wasser.

The rock is sticking out of the water.

Illustration for ragen (stick out)

How to say “stick out” in German

“Stick out” in German is ragen.

A rock or tower rises above its surroundings, with its visible upper part beyond the water, ground, or an edge.

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

Example sentences with ragen

Seine Persönlichkeit ragt aus der Masse heraus.

His personality stands out from the crowd.

Tips for using ragen

  • Ragen is usually intransitive; common patterns include "aus" with the dative and "ueber" with the accusative, as in "ueber den Rand ragen".

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