German VERB B2 Rank 21897

ausbringen

to spread / deploy

ausbringen – brachte aus – hat ausgebracht

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry ausbringen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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ausbringen vs auslegen

to interpret / lay out / advance

Both “auslegen” and “ausbringen” can be used for fishing nets in the water. “Auslegen” emphasizes spreading out or arranging the nets. “Ausbringen” emphasizes deliberately placing them where they will be used. The same process can therefore be described with either word, depending on which aspect of the activity is in focus.

Visual example for auslegen
ausbringen

Die Fischer bringen ihre Netze an der vorgesehenen Stelle im See aus.

The fishermen deploy their nets at the intended spot in the lake.

auslegen

Die Fischer legen ihre Netze in einer langen Reihe im See aus.

The fishermen lay out their nets in a long row in the lake.

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