Raus

Raus is a term used in German-language contexts with several distinct senses. It can refer to a colloquial adverb meaning out or outward, a prefix or particle in informal speech for forming separable verbs, or, as a proper noun, a surname or element in place names in German-speaking regions.

As an adverb and particle, raus derives from heraus or hinaus and is common in spoken language. It can stand alone as an exclamation, as in Raus!, or appear in phrases like raus aus dem Haus meaning to get out of the house. In casual speech, it also contributes to the meaning of verbs formed with a colloquial prefix, for example rauskommen or rausholen, though in formal writing the standard equivalents herauskommen or herausholen are typically used.

In onomastics, Raus exists as a surname in German-speaking areas, and it may appear in historical records as well as contemporary names. In toponymy, elements of the word can occur in place names or geographic descriptors in regions where German is spoken, although such instances are relatively uncommon and vary by locale.

Notes on usage and recognition: as a word, raus is distinctly colloquial and informal, and its meaning can depend on context. It is distinct from the English word rouse in pronunciation, though the two share a similar phonetic rhythm in some dialects. For precise meanings and regional varieties, consulting a German language reference or the local usage is recommended.