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aussortieren
German → American English
American English
sort out
etwas aus einer Menge herausnehmen, weil es ungeeignet, unnötig oder unerwünscht ist
Wir sortieren die alten Akten aus und entsorgen sie.Use aussortieren when you remove items from a larger group because they are unwanted, unsuitable, or no longer needed. It is common with objects, documents, files, clothes, and also people in more formal or critical contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „aussortieren“ mean in English?
„Aussortieren“ means to sort out, separate, or weed out something from a group.
Is „aussortieren“ a separable verb?
Yes. In the present tense it splits, for example: „Ich sortiere alte Kleidung aus.“
How do you use „aussortieren“ in a sentence?
Example: „Ich sortiere die kaputten Teile aus.“
What is the difference between „sortieren“ and „aussortieren“?
„Sortieren“ means to arrange or organize. „Aussortieren“ means to remove certain things from a group while sorting.