English–German

“unpack” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌpakən/

Example

Sie packt die Tasche aus.

She is unpacking the bag.

Illustration for auspacken (unpack)

How to say “unpack” in German

“Unpack” in German is auspacken.

A packed container is opened and its contents come out, or hidden information is laid bare.

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

Example sentences with auspacken

Im Interview packte der Politiker vieles aus.

In the interview, the politician revealed many things.

Tips for using auspacken

  • As a separable verb, auspacken places aus at the end of a main clause, as in 'Sie packt die Tasche aus.'

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