ausgestellt
displayed
Describes objects that are put on display in a museum, gallery, or another public place.
EXAMPLE
Die ausgestellten Kunstwerke stammen alle aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
The displayed works of art all come from the 19th century.
ausgestellt
displayed / issued
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Meanings
ausgestellt
issued
Describes an official document such as a certificate, passport, or invoice that has been officially created and handed over.
EXAMPLE
Das Visum wurde auf den Namen des Antragstellers ausgestellt.
The visa was issued in the applicant's name.
Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Ausgestellt' (displayed / issued) is the past participle of the separable verb 'ausstellen' (to display / to issue). Like many participles, it can be used as an adjective before a noun or as part of a predicate.
EXAMPLE
Die im Museum ausgestellten Vasen sind tausende Jahre alt.
The vases displayed in the museum are thousands of years old.
Context clue
You can tell whether a document or a work of art is meant from the noun. 'Ausgestellt' (issued) in connection with 'Dokument' (document), 'Rechnung' (invoice), or 'Zeugnis' (certificate) means 'created/issued'. In connection with 'Bild' (picture), 'Skulptur' (sculpture), or 'Ware' (goods), it means 'put on display'.
EXAMPLE
Der ausgestellte Pass war leider schon abgelaufen.
The issued passport had unfortunately already expired.
Use with preposition
When a document is created for a specific person or company, the preposition 'auf' is used followed by a name in the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Die Rechnung war auf die falsche Firma ausgestellt.
The invoice was issued to the wrong company.
Compare with
ausgestellt vs geschaffen
created
Geschaffen and ausgestellt can both refer to something that exists, but they emphasize different processes. Geschaffen highlights the creative act, while ausgestellt, when used with an official document, highlights its formal issuance and handover. Geschaffen is appropriate for a work of art that has been created; ausgestellt is appropriate for an official document that has been issued.
ausgestellt
Das Bürgeramt hat den neuen Pass gestern ausgestellt.
The citizens' office issued the new passport yesterday.
geschaffen
Die Künstlerin hat dieses farbenfrohe Gemälde geschaffen.
The artist created this colorful painting.
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