ausschütten

Ausschütten is a German verb that translates to "to pour out," "to distribute," or "to pay out." Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

In a financial context, ausschütten commonly refers to the distribution of profits by a company to its shareholders, often in the form of dividends. For example, a company might ausschütten einen Teil seiner Gewinne als Dividende. This action involves transferring a portion of the company's earnings to its investors.

Beyond finance, ausschütten can describe the physical act of pouring out a liquid. For instance, one might ausschütten Wasser aus einem Glas, meaning to pour water out of a glass. It can also be used metaphorically to express the release or outpouring of emotions, such as when someone ausschüttet sein Herz, meaning to pour out one's heart or confide in someone.

The term can also apply to the distribution of other substances. For example, a factory might ausschütten Abwasser in einen Fluss, meaning to discharge wastewater into a river. In a more general sense, it implies releasing or letting go of something. The specific nuance of ausschütten is determined by the surrounding words and the situation being described.