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to pronounce
To articulate words or sounds with the voice; to use a particular stress pattern or pronunciation.
Ich habe Schwierigkeiten, den französischen Namen richtig auszusprechen.
I have trouble pronouncing the French name correctly.
to express
To put something into words and communicate it; to express an opinion, a wish, thanks, or a threat.
Er traute sich nicht, seine wahren Gefühle auszusprechen.
He didn't dare express his true feelings.
to speak out for/against
To publicly express one's approval or rejection of a topic or proposal.
Die Anwohner haben sich klar gegen den Bau der neuen Straße ausgesprochen.
The residents clearly spoke out against the construction of the new road.
to talk things out
To have an open and clarifying conversation in order to resolve a conflict or clear up misunderstandings.
Nach dem langen Streit haben sich die beiden Freundinnen endlich ausgesprochen.
After the long argument, the two friends finally talked things out.
to finish speaking
To speak to the end; to finish one's own contribution to a conversation.
Entschuldigung, ich habe Sie unterbrochen, bitte lassen Sie mich kurz aussprechen.
Sorry, I interrupted you; please let me briefly finish speaking.
'Aussprechen' (to pronounce / express) is a separable verb. The prefix 'aus-' comes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Er spricht das Wort deutlich aus.
He pronounces the word clearly.
The phrase 'sich für oder gegen etwas aussprechen' (to speak out for or against something) is reflexive and uses fixed prepositions. 'Für' or 'gegen' is always followed by the accusative.
Die Mehrheit sprach sich für den neuen Vorschlag aus.
The majority spoke out in favor of the new proposal.
The reflexive form 'sich aussprechen' (to talk things out) means to clarify a conflict through a conversation. The person you speak with is often added with the preposition 'mit' and the dative.
Nach dem Streit müssen wir uns unbedingt aussprechen.
After the argument, we absolutely have to talk things out.
The construction 'jemanden aussprechen lassen' (to let someone finish speaking) is a very common and important expression in conversations. It means not interrupting someone and letting them speak to the end.
Könnten Sie mich bitte aussprechen lassen?
Could you please let me finish speaking?
When expressing something, 'aussprechen' (to express) is often combined with abstract nouns. Typical examples are: 'einen Dank aussprechen' (to express thanks), 'ein Lob aussprechen' (to express praise), 'eine Warnung aussprechen' (to issue a warning), or 'einen Verdacht aussprechen' (to express a suspicion).
Ich möchte Ihnen meinen herzlichen Dank für Ihre Hilfe aussprechen.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for your help.
to say
Sagen is the general choice for an oral or written statement. When expressing thanks, aussprechen sounds more formal and is used in fixed combinations such as „seinen Dank aussprechen“. In everyday situations, sagen is often appropriate; in an official situation, aussprechen is more likely.
Nach der Feier sprach die Trainerin allen Helfern ihren herzlichen Dank aus.
After the celebration, the coach expressed her heartfelt thanks to all the helpers.
Nach der Feier sagte die Trainerin allen Helfern herzlich Danke.
After the celebration, the coach warmly thanked all the helpers.
