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to sort out
To remove things from a set or group that you no longer need, that are broken, or that do not meet the requirements.
Ich muss dringend mal meinen Kleiderschrank aufräumen und alte Sachen aussortieren.
I really need to tidy up my wardrobe and sort out old things.
'Aussortieren' (to sort out) is a separable verb. The prefix 'aus-' goes at the end of the main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Jeden Frühling sortiere ich meine Winterkleidung aus.
Every spring I sort out my winter clothes.
The verb consists of the prefix 'aus-' and 'sortieren' (to sort). While 'sortieren' only means to put things in order, 'aussortieren' (to sort out) emphasizes removing things from a group because they no longer fit or are needed.
Der Bauer sortiert die schlechten Kartoffeln aus.
The farmer sorts out the bad potatoes.
You typically sort out things that you no longer need or that are no longer good. Common objects are clothing, books, photos, emails, or old food.
Bevor wir umziehen, müssen wir viele alte Möbel aussortieren.
Before we move, we have to sort out a lot of old furniture.
to remove
'entfernen' and 'aussortieren' both mean that something is not supposed to stay. 'entfernen' is more general: you take something away, regardless of whether it is on its own or belongs to a group. 'aussortieren' is used when you check several things and remove some of them from a set because they are broken, old, or unsuitable. When tidying up, packing, or checking things, 'aussortieren' is often more natural. If only one specific thing needs to go, 'entfernen' fits better.
Am Abend sortiere ich alte Rechnungen und kaputte Stifte aus.
In the evening, I sort out old bills and broken pens.
Der Kunde entfernt die Verpackung vor dem Essen.
The customer removes the packaging before eating.