Auszuzählen

Auszuzählen is a German verb meaning "to count out" or "to exhaust." It is derived from the verb "zählen" (to count) with the prefix "aus-" indicating completion or thoroughness. The verb can be used in a literal sense, such as counting out coins or items. For example, "Die Münzen wurden abgezählt" translates to "The coins were counted out."

Beyond its literal meaning, "auszuzählen" can also be used figuratively to describe the process of depleting or exhausting a resource or a quantity. This could refer to counting down the remaining days of a period, or the dwindling number of options available. Another common figurative usage involves the idea of counting someone out of a competition or a situation, implying they are no longer a contender. This can be seen in phrases like "Er wurde aus dem Rennen ausgezählt," meaning "He was counted out of the race."

The verb can also describe the act of tallying up votes in an election or a poll. In this context, it refers to the systematic process of counting each vote to determine a winner or a result. The precise meaning of "auszuzählen" often depends heavily on the context in which it is used, reflecting its versatility in the German language.