ausgerichtet auf
aligned with
Positioned in a particular direction or oriented toward a specific goal, person, or thing.
EXAMPLE
Die Solarzellen sind optimal zur Sonne ausgerichtet.
The solar cells are optimally aligned with the sun.
ausgerichtet
aligned / geared
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Meanings
ausgerichtet auf
geared toward
Designed or adapted specifically for a particular purpose, target group, or need.
EXAMPLE
Der Sprachkurs ist speziell auf Anfänger ausgerichtet.
The language course is specifically geared toward beginners.
Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Ausgerichtet' is the past participle of the verb 'ausrichten' (to align). It is very often used like an adjective and describes the state of something that has been oriented or designed.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Strategie ist klar auf Wachstum ausgerichtet.
Our strategy is clearly geared toward growth.
Fixed preposition
This word is almost always used with the preposition 'auf' and the accusative. The pattern is: 'auf etwas/jemanden ausgerichtet sein' (to be aligned with/geared toward something/someone).
EXAMPLE
Die Kamera ist genau auf den Eingang ausgerichtet.
The camera is aligned exactly with the entrance.
Context clue
The meaning depends on the context. If it is about a spatial position (e.g. antenna, building), it refers to physical orientation. If it is about a concept (e.g. course, product), it refers to adaptation to a target group or purpose.
EXAMPLE
Das Haus ist nach Süden ausgerichtet, um viel Sonne zu bekommen.
The house is south-facing in order to get a lot of sun.
Compare with
ausgerichtet vs angelegt
designed / invested
When a measure is angelegt auf a goal, this describes its basic design or tendency. When it is ausgerichtet auf a goal, the emphasis is more on its current content and orientation or adaptation. Both can be appropriate, but angelegt highlights the underlying plan, while ausgerichtet highlights the specific focus.
ausgerichtet
Der heutige Kurs ist gezielt auf bessere Sprachkenntnisse ausgerichtet.
Today's course is specifically geared toward improving language skills.
angelegt
Das langfristige Programm ist von Anfang an auf bessere Sprachkenntnisse angelegt.
The long-term program was designed from the outset to improve language skills.
In real life
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