German word

Ausschlag

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sʃlaːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrash

Example

Nach dem Baden bekam sie einen Ausschlag.

After bathing, she developed a rash.

Illustration for Ausschlag (rash)

More examples

Die neue Halskette verursachte einen Ausschlag.

The new necklace caused a rash.

Core concept

A sudden outward change that appears on skin, moves a pointer, or figuratively tips a decision.

Common phrases

  • einen Ausschlag bekommen

    develop a rash

  • einen juckenden Ausschlag haben

    have an itchy rash

  • allergischer Ausschlag

    an allergic rash

Similar words

Hautausschlag: A broad everyday term for a skin rash.
Exanthem: A temporary rash covering the whole body or a large area.
Ekzem: A persistent itchy skin disorder accompanied by inflammation.
Urtikaria: A short-lived, itchy rash that forms raised patches on the skin.

Definition in German

Eine sichtbare, oft plötzliche Veränderung der Hautoberfläche, zum Beispiel Rötung oder Quaddeln.

Word origin

Ausschlag is formed from the separable verb ausschlagen, combining aus- for outward movement with schlagen for striking.

Usage tips

  • The masculine noun has the plural Ausschläge, with an umlaut in the plural.

Other meanings

  • skin irritationnoun
  • swingnoun

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