Ausgedrückt

Ausgedrückt is a German participle that functions as an adjective derived from the verb ausdrücken, meaning to express, articulate, or press out. In usage, ausgedrückt describes something that has been expressed or stated, such as thoughts, feelings, or messages.

Etymology and form: The word combines the prefix aus- with drücken (to press) and the past participle ending -t. As an adjective, ausgedrückt can modify nouns (attributive position) or appear in predicative constructions after a form of sein or werden, as in Die Botschaft ist deutlich ausgedrückt or Die Gefühle wurden ausgedrückt.

Usage and examples: In everyday German, ausgedrückt describes the manner or completeness of expression. It can appear with adverbs to emphasize clarity, for example deutlich ausgedrückt (clearly expressed) or offen ausgedrückt (openly expressed). It is used to convey that an idea, sentiment, or instruction has been communicated in a specific way, rather than suggesting the act of expressing itself.

Cultural and linguistic context: There is no widely documented work, film, or prominent cultural artifact primarily titled Ausgedrückt in common catalogs. The term is primarily a grammatical and semantic descriptor rather than a proper name. In linguistic or rhetorical analyses, it may be used to discuss how clearly or forcefully a statement is expressed.

See also: ausdrücken, Ausdruck, ausgedrückt (in other contexts), Ausdrucksweise.