rausbringen
to bring out
To transport or accompany someone or something from inside to outside.
EXAMPLE
Könntest du bitte den Müll rausbringen?
Could you please bring out the trash?
rausbringen
to bring out / release
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Meanings
rausbringen
to release
To publish something new or bring it onto the market, for example a book, a film, or a music album.
EXAMPLE
Die Band hat nach langer Pause endlich ein neues Album rausgebracht.
After a long break, the band has finally released a new album.
rausbringen
to throw off
To throw someone or yourself off track or out of concentration; to confuse.
EXAMPLE
Die ständige Fragerei während meines Vortrags hat mich komplett rausgebracht.
The constant questioning during my presentation completely threw me off.
rausbringen
to get out
To remove a stain or dirt from a fabric or material.
EXAMPLE
Ich weiß nicht, ob ich diesen Kaffeefleck aus meinem Hemd wieder rausbringe.
I don't know whether I can get this coffee stain out of my shirt again.
rausbringen
to get out
To say or formulate something, often with difficulty.
EXAMPLE
Er war so aufgeregt, dass er kaum ein verständliches Wort rausbrachte.
He was so nervous that he could hardly get out an understandable word.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Rausbringen' (to bring out/release) is a separable verb. The prefix 'raus-' goes at the end in a main clause. In subordinate clauses and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Er bringt jeden Abend den Hund raus.
He brings the dog out every evening.
Colloquial form
The prefix 'raus' is the colloquial short form of 'heraus' (out). Therefore, 'rausbringen' is used mainly in spoken language and in informal texts.
EXAMPLE
Wann bringt die Band endlich ihr neues Album raus?
When is the band finally going to release its new album?
Typical collocations
In the literal meaning 'nach draußen bringen' (to bring outside), the verb is very often used in fixed everyday combinations, for example 'den Müll rausbringen' (to take out the trash) or 'den Hund rausbringen' (to take the dog out).
EXAMPLE
Bevor du gehst, könntest du bitte noch den Müll rausbringen?
Before you leave, could you please bring out the trash?
Context clue
When the context is creative products such as music, books, films, or magazines, 'rausbringen' always means 'veröffentlichen' (to publish/release) or 'auf den Markt bringen' (to bring onto the market).
EXAMPLE
Der Regisseur will seinen neuen Film nächstes Frühjahr rausbringen.
The director wants to release his new film next spring.
Sentence structure
In the meaning 'verwirren' (to confuse), 'rausbringen' always needs an accusative object. This object is the person who is thrown off track.
EXAMPLE
Deine Zwischenfrage hat mich jetzt total rausgebracht.
Your follow-up question has totally thrown me off now.
Typical use
In the meaning 'aussprechen' (to say/pronounce), the verb is often used negatively or with a limiting expression to show that someone is having difficulty speaking.
EXAMPLE
Er war so schüchtern, dass er kaum ein Wort rausbrachte.
He was so shy that he could hardly get out a word.
Compare with
rausbringen vs veröffentlichen
to publish
Both words can refer to making a new book or album available. “Veröffentlichen” is neutral to formal and emphasizes the public release, while “rausbringen” sounds more colloquial and often highlights the provider or artist. “Veröffentlichen” is usually more suitable in formal texts; “rausbringen” can also be used in everyday speech.
rausbringen
Die Autorin bringt ihren neuen Roman im Herbst raus.
The author is releasing her new novel in the fall.
veröffentlichen
Die Autorin veröffentlicht ihren neuen Roman im Herbst.
The author is publishing her new novel in the fall.
In real life
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