German word

Ausstrahlung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtʁaːlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncharm

Example

Ihre Ausstrahlung beeindruckt alle.

Her charm impresses everyone.

Illustration for Ausstrahlung (charm)

More examples

Auf der Bühne zeigte sie viel Ausstrahlung.

On stage, she showed a lot of charm.

Core concept

Something projects its character outward, whether as personal presence, surrounding atmosphere, or a transmitted signal.

Common phrases

  • viel Ausstrahlung

    a lot of charm

  • natürliche Ausstrahlung

    natural atmosphere

  • gute Ausstrahlung

    pleasant atmosphere

Similar words

Charisma: A powerful charm that attracts admiration and goodwill.
Eindruck: The overall impression left on an observer.
Präsenz: A strong presence that is felt simply because someone is there.
Aura: A distinctive atmosphere or feeling surrounding someone or something.

Definition in German

Ausstrahlung ist die wahrnehmbare Aura oder Atmosphäre, die von einer Person, einem Ort oder einer Sache ausgeht und Eindruck macht.

Word origin

Ausstrahlung is built from aus and Strahlung, derived from strahlen, so its senses develop from rays emitted outward to personal effect and broadcast transmission.

Usage tips

  • In media contexts, Ausstrahlung can mean a broadcast, and die Ausstrahlung der Sendung refers to the program's transmission rather than its atmosphere.

Other meanings

  • auranoun
  • atmospherenoun
  • broadcastnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • ausstrahlenradiateverb
  • ausstrahlendradiantadjective
  • Ausstrahlungskraftcharismatic influencenoun

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