Herauspusten

Herauspusten is a German verb meaning to blow out or expel air forcefully outward, often through the mouth. It is formed from the prefix heraus- combined with pusten (to puff or blow). In common usage, it denotes directing a stream of air from inside outward, for example to extinguish a candle or to clear dust from an object. The term can be used literally as well as metaphorically to describe releasing air, breath, or even emotions in a strong outward burst.

Etymology and usage notes: Herauspusten is a compound of heraus- (outward, from inside to outside) and pusten (to puff/blow). It is a less common option compared with auspusten, which is the more standard verb for blowing out candles. Herauspusten appears primarily in colloquial language and regional texts, and may vary in frequency by dialect, with some speakers preferring the more familiar auspusten or hinauspusten in specific contexts.

Common senses and examples: Literal sense includes extinguishing candles (“Sie hat die Kerze herausgepustet.”) or clearing debris from an object by blowing air (“Er pustete den Staub aus dem Spielzeug heraus.”). Metaphorically, it can describe releasing words, emotions, or information in a forceful outward burst, though this use is less frequent and often supported by contextual cues.

Related terms: auspusten, hinauspusten, pusten, Ausatmung, Atmung.

See also: Auspusten, Pusten, Ausatmung.