Auszublenden

Auszublenden is the infinitive form with zu of the German verb ausblenden, meaning to hide, obscure, or fade out something from view or perception. The base verb ausblenden is a separable-prefix verb (aus- + blenden). The core sense is to suppress visibility or perceptibility, either visually, audiovisually, or in data and information contexts.

In usage, ausblenden is common in technology, media, and everyday language. In user interfaces, elements such as columns, panels, or menus can be ausblenden (hidden) to improve clarity. In video or audio editing, a sound or image can be ausblenden to create a fade-out effect. In data presentation or reporting, certain rows, columns, or outliers may be ausblenden to focus on relevant information. The noun form das Ausblenden refers to the act or result of hiding, whereas ausgeblendet is the past participle used in passive constructions (Die Werbung wird ausgeblendet).

Grammatically, ausblenden is separable: in main clauses with a finite verb, the prefix is often separated (Ich blende die Werbung aus). The passive voice uses ausgeblendet (Die Werbung wird ausgeblendet). The infinitive with zu occurs in constructions such as Es ist schwer, störende Elemente auszublenden, or Es bleibt zu prüfen, wie das Ausblenden von Daten umgesetzt wird. The form auszublenden is used when the zu-infinitive governs the action, while das Ausblenden describes the process as a noun.

Synonyms include verbergen, verstecken, und verbergen; in specific contexts, Abblenden or Ausschluss can be related terms.