في 15 ثانية
- Used for buying goods or services.
- A separable verb where 'aus' goes to the end.
- Never use it for 'spending time'.
المعنى
It is the standard way to say you are paying for things or using your cash to buy something. Think of it as the money leaving your wallet to go to a store, a restaurant, or a bill.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Shopping with a friend
Ich möchte heute nicht so viel Geld ausgeben.
I don't want to spend so much money today.
At a restaurant
Er gibt gerne Geld für gutes Essen aus.
He likes spending money on good food.
In a business meeting
Wir müssen weniger Geld für Werbung ausgeben.
We need to spend less money on advertising.
خلفية ثقافية
Germans are often very conscious of their 'Ausgaben'. Budgeting is a common practice. Spending is often encouraged as a driver of the economy. There is a strong cultural preference for cash, though this is changing. Similar to Germany, there is a focus on 'gestion de budget'.
Separable Verb
Always remember to put 'aus' at the end of the sentence in the present tense.
Frugality
Germans value saving. Don't be surprised if people talk about their savings goals.
في 15 ثانية
- Used for buying goods or services.
- A separable verb where 'aus' goes to the end.
- Never use it for 'spending time'.
What It Means
This phrase is your bread and butter for shopping. It simply means to pay for goods or services. Think of it as your money leaving your wallet. It is a very literal and direct expression. You are "giving out" your hard-earned cash. It works for small things like a coffee. It also works for big things like a car. If you are paying, you are ausgeben.
How To Use It
The verb ausgeben is a bit of a rebel. It is a separable verb in German grammar. The prefix aus likes to sit at the end of the sentence. Ich gebe heute fünf Euro aus. See how the aus moved to the very end? If you use a modal verb like will or muss, it stays together. Ich will kein Geld ausgeben. Always remember to put the aus in its place. It is the most common mistake for beginners. Don't let the prefix wander off!
When To Use It
Use this phrase whenever money is involved. Are you at a flea market in Berlin? Use it to tell your friend you are broke. Ich habe mein ganzes Geld ausgegeben. Are you at a fancy business lunch? It is perfectly fine to use there too. Die Firma gibt viel Geld für Forschung aus. It is a very safe, neutral phrase. You can use it with your boss or your grandma. It fits everywhere from a text message to a bank document.
When NOT To Use It
This is a very important rule for you. Never use ausgeben for spending time. In English, we say "I spend time with friends." In German, that sounds like you are paying them! For time, you must use the verb verbringen. Ich verbringe Zeit mit Freunden. Also, do not use it for "spending" energy or effort. There are other specific verbs for those situations. Keep ausgeben strictly for your bank account. Your bank account will thank you for the clarity.
Cultural Background
Germany has a very interesting relationship with money. For a long time, cash was the only way to pay. Many small bakeries still only take coins and bills. Because of this, Geld ausgeben feels very physical. You physically hand over the notes to the cashier. Germans are also very proud of being thrifty. There is a deep cultural value in saving. Spending money is often seen as a big decision. Don't be surprised if friends discuss prices in detail. It is not being rude; it is being practical.
Common Variations
If you are feeling fancy, use sich etwas gönnen. This means "to treat yourself" to something nice. If you are throwing money away, use verschwenden. Verschwende dein Geld nicht für Unsinn! That means "Don't waste your money on nonsense!" If you are totally broke, you are pleite. Ich bin pleite, ich kann nichts ausgeben. You might also hear Kohle instead of Geld. Kohle is a very common slang word for cash. It literally means "coal."
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and universally understood. The biggest hurdle for learners is remembering the separable prefix 'aus' and avoiding the 'spending time' translation error.
Separable Verb
Always remember to put 'aus' at the end of the sentence in the present tense.
Frugality
Germans value saving. Don't be surprised if people talk about their savings goals.
أمثلة
6Ich möchte heute nicht so viel Geld ausgeben.
I don't want to spend so much money today.
A very common way to express a budget limit while shopping.
Er gibt gerne Geld für gutes Essen aus.
He likes spending money on good food.
Using 'für' (for) to specify what the money is spent on.
Wir müssen weniger Geld für Werbung ausgeben.
We need to spend less money on advertising.
Professional context regarding company expenses.
Hab gerade zu viel Geld ausgegeben... ups!
Just spent too much money... oops!
Informal past tense usage in a text.
Mein einziges Hobby ist Geld ausgeben.
My only hobby is spending money.
A self-deprecating joke about shopping habits.
Ich hasse es, Geld für Reparaturen auszugeben.
I hate spending money on repairs.
Expressing frustration over necessary but unwanted costs.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'ausgeben'.
Ich ___ jeden Monat viel Geld für Bücher ___.
The verb is 'ausgeben', so 'gebe' is conjugated for 'Ich' and 'aus' goes to the end.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
In the Perfekt tense, the participle 'ausgegeben' goes to the end.
Match the German phrase with the English meaning.
Match the items.
These are the standard financial collocations.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينIch ___ jeden Monat viel Geld für Bücher ___.
The verb is 'ausgeben', so 'gebe' is conjugated for 'Ich' and 'aus' goes to the end.
Choose the correct sentence.
In the Perfekt tense, the participle 'ausgegeben' goes to the end.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the standard financial collocations.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةNo, for time you use 'verbringen' (to spend time).
Mostly, but you can 'Energie ausgeben' (expend energy) in a figurative sense.
عبارات ذات صلة
Geld sparen
contrastTo save money
Geld verdienen
builds onTo earn money
Ausgaben haben
specialized formTo have expenses
Geld verprassen
similarTo squander money
