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die Auslage
display
The goods presented in a shop window or on a counter to attract customers.
example
Die Torten in der Auslage der Konditorei sahen köstlich aus.
The cakes in the bakery's display looked delicious.
die Auslage
display / expenses
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Word family
'Die Auslage' is the noun form of the verb 'auslegen'. 'Auslegen' means to put something on display or to pay money in advance—just like the two meanings of the noun.
EXAMPLE
Der Händler legt jeden Morgen frisches Obst aus.
The merchant puts out fresh fruit every morning.
Context clue
The two meanings can be distinguished well by number. 'Die Auslage' in the singular almost always means the goods in the shop window. 'Die Auslagen' in the plural almost always refers to reimbursable costs.
EXAMPLE
Die Uhr in der Auslage ist sehr teuer.
The watch in the display is very expensive.
Typical collocations
In the context of a shop, people say that goods 'in der Auslage liegen' (are displayed / are lying in the display) or 'stehen' (are standing). A decorator can 'die Auslage gestalten' (design the display).
EXAMPLE
Im Schaufenster liegen die neuen Bücher in der Auslage.
The new books are displayed in the shop window.
Typical collocations
In a financial context, 'Auslagen' (expenses) are 'erstattet' (reimbursed), or you can 'seine Auslagen einreichen' (submit your expenses). It is always about money that you spent for someone else.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma erstattet alle notwendigen Auslagen für die Geschäftsreise.
The company reimburses all necessary expenses for the business trip.
Compare with
Auslage vs Ausgabe
expense / issue / output
'die Ausgabe' and 'die Auslage' can both have to do with money that someone pays. 'Ausgaben' are expenses or amounts of money paid for something in general. 'Auslagen' are more specific: you pay for something first on behalf of another person, a company, or an association, and get the money back later. That is why they can easily be confused. When talking about normal household or company costs, people usually say 'Ausgaben'. When someone pays money upfront and expects reimbursement, 'Auslagen' is more precise.
Auslage
Die Auslagen für die Dienstreise bekommt Mehmet nächste Woche zurück.
Mehmet will get the expenses for the business trip reimbursed next week.
Ausgabe
Unsere Ausgaben für Strom sind in diesem Jahr gestiegen.
Our expenses for electricity have gone up this year.
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