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exclamation
A short, often loud word or vocal utterance used to express a strong feeling such as surprise, pain, or joy.
Ein lauter Ausruf der Erleichterung ging durch die Menge, als das Kind gerettet wurde.
A loud exclamation of relief went through the crowd when the child was rescued.
The noun 'der Ausruf' (exclamation) is derived directly from the separable verb 'ausrufen' (to call out / to exclaim). It describes the result of the action: when someone calls something out, that is an 'Ausruf' (exclamation).
Als er die Lösung fand, stieß er einen lauten Ausruf aus.
When he found the solution, he let out a loud exclamation.
To describe the feeling behind the exclamation, the genitive is used very frequently. This structure is typical of more formal or written language.
Man hörte einen Ausruf des Erstaunens.
One heard an exclamation of astonishment.
An 'Ausruf' (exclamation) is often combined with the verb 'ausstoßen' (to let out / to utter). You can also 'hören' (hear) or 'unterdrücken' (suppress) an exclamation.
Er konnte einen Ausruf der Überraschung nicht unterdrücken.
He could not suppress an exclamation of surprise.
reputation / call
'der Ruf' and 'der Ausruf' can both be short, loud utterances. 'der Ruf' is often directed at someone: you call a person or an animal, or draw attention to something. 'der Ausruf' puts more emphasis on the feeling behind the words, for example surprise, pain, or joy. An 'Ausruf' can be a single word like 'Oh!' or 'Aua!' (Ouch!). So 'Ruf' is more suitable when someone is meant to be reached; 'Ausruf' is more suitable when a reaction or feeling is being described.
Nach der guten Nachricht kam ein freudiger Ausruf aus dem Wohnzimmer.
After the good news, a joyful exclamation came from the living room.
Am Morgen weckte mich der Ruf meines Vaters aus der Küche.
In the morning, my father's call from the kitchen woke me up.