German word

ausstrahlen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtʁaːlən/

Meaning

  • verbexude

Example

Sie strahlt viel Selbstvertrauen aus.

She exudes a lot of confidence.

Illustration for ausstrahlen (exude)

More examples

Der Sender strahlt das Konzert live aus.

The station is broadcasting the concert live.

Core concept

A source sends light, warmth, a signal, or a noticeable quality outward toward its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • Selbstvertrauen ausstrahlen

    exude confidence

  • Charisma ausstrahlen

    exude charisma

Similar words

rüberkommen: Be perceived by others in a particular way.
wirken: Give others a particular impression.
vermitteln: Communicate a meaning, feeling, or atmosphere to others.
ausdrücken: Show a feeling or thought through words or behavior.

Definition in German

trennbares Verb; etwas (z. B. Stimmung, Wärme, Autorität) nach außen vermitteln, sodass andere es wahrnehmen

Word origin

The verb is formed from the Germanic verb strahlen, 'to shine or radiate', with the directional prefix aus-, 'out', and later developed figurative uses.

Usage tips

  • In the sense of conveying a quality, the conveyed thing is the accusative object, as in "Sie strahlt Ruhe aus".

Other meanings

  • broadcastverb
  • radiateverb

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