German word

heraus

Pronunciation

IPA/hɛˈʁaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • adverbout

Example

Komm bitte heraus.

Please come out.

Illustration for heraus (out)

More examples

Sie zog den Schlüssel aus der Tasche heraus.

She pulled the key out of the bag.

Core concept

Something emerging from an enclosed space into the speaker's area.

Common phrases

  • aus dem Haus heraus

    out of the house

  • aus dem Zimmer heraus

    out of the room

  • aus der Tasche heraus

    out of the bag

Similar words

raus: Informally, out from an enclosed space toward the speaker.
hinaus: Out of an enclosed space and away from the speaker.
draußen: Outside or happening outdoors.

Definition in German

Aus einem geschlossenen Raum oder Inneren nach außen, oft mit Bewegung zum Sprecher.

Word origin

The word is formed from German her and aus, combining a speaker-oriented direction with the idea of leaving an inside space.

Usage tips

  • In informal speech, heraus is often shortened to raus without changing the basic meaning.

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