auswählen
to select
To decide on one or more people or things from a larger group; to make a choice.
EXAMPLE
Sie dürfen drei Bücher aus dieser Liste auswählen.
You may select three books from this list.
auswählen
to select
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Meanings
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Auswählen' (to select) is a separable verb. The prefix 'aus-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu,' the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Welches Kleid wählst du für die Party aus?
Which dress are you selecting for the party?
Use with 'aus'
When you name the group from which you choose something, you use the preposition 'aus' followed by the dative.
EXAMPLE
Der Gewinner wird aus allen Teilnehmern ausgewählt.
The winner is selected from all participants.
Typical collocations
Common things that people 'auswählen' (select) are products, candidates, options, or offers.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma muss einen neuen Mitarbeiter aus den Bewerbern auswählen.
The company has to select a new employee from the applicants.
Compare with
auswählen vs wählen
to vote / choose / dial
Both verbs mean deciding on one option. „Wählen“ is more general, while „auswählen“ particularly emphasizes choosing from a larger number of options. „Wählen“ often works well when there are only a few clear options; „auswählen“ is especially suitable when there are many things to choose from.
auswählen
Für das Abendessen wählte ich aus der großen Speisekarte ein Gericht aus.
For dinner, I selected a dish from the large menu.
wählen
Für das Abendessen wählte ich zwischen zwei Gerichten.
For dinner, I chose between two dishes.
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