to flesh out / design
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to flesh out
To develop, shape, and fill something with content in its details in order to make it complete or appealing. This can refer to rooms, plans, contracts, or artistic works.
Die Wohnung war noch leer, also konnten wir sie ganz nach unseren Wünschen ausgestalten.
The apartment was still empty, so we were able to flesh it out entirely according to our wishes.
'Ausgestalten' (to flesh out/design) is a separable verb. The prefix 'aus-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Die Architektin gestaltet den neuen Eingangsbereich aus.
The architect is designing the new entrance area in detail.
The verb consists of the prefix 'aus-' and the verb 'gestalten' (to shape, to design). Here, the prefix 'aus-' strengthens the idea of working on something completely or in detail.
Er hat seine Rolle als König auf der Bühne eindrucksvoll ausgestaltet.
He fleshed out his role as king on stage impressively.
You can 'ausgestalten' (flesh out/design) both concrete and abstract things. Typical objects are: a room, a garden, a contract, an idea, a concept, or a role in the theater.
Lasst uns gemeinsam das Konzept für das Projekt ausgestalten.
Let's flesh out the concept for the project together.
The word is rather formal and elevated. It implies a creative and detailed process that goes beyond simply furnishing or planning something.
Die Zeremonie wurde feierlich und würdevoll ausgestaltet.
The ceremony was arranged in a festive and dignified way.
to design / shape
Both words describe how something is formed or developed. „Gestalten“ refers to the general creative process, while „ausgestalten“ particularly emphasizes adding and working out details. Use „gestalten“ for the basic idea and „ausgestalten“ when a design is to become complete and detailed.
Anschließend gestalten wir den Raum mit Bildern, Pflanzen und kleinen Regalen aus.
Then we flesh out the room with pictures, plants, and small shelves.
Wir gestalten den neuen Raum zunächst mit einer hellen Farbe und einfachen Möbeln.
We first design the new room with a light color and simple furniture.
