herausgeschlagen

Herausgeschlagen is the past participle of the German verb herausschlagen, formed from the prefix heraus- (out, outward) and schlagen (to strike, knock out). As a participle it can function as an adjective or be used in passive and perfect tenses. The prefix heraus- conveys outward movement or removal, so the meaning often involves something being forcibly knocked out, dislodged, or removed from a place or position.

Usage and senses

- Physical removal or knockout: something has been knocked out or dislodged. A typical dental example is "Der Zahn ist herausgeschlagen" (the tooth has been knocked out). In mechanical or material contexts one may encounter phrases like "aus dem Holz herausgeschlagen" to describe material removed by force.

- Elimination in a competition: in sports or contests, "aus dem Turnier herausgeschlagen" denotes being eliminated from the tournament, emphasizing the decisive removal of a participant from the competition.

- Figurative defeat or removal from a position: it can describe someone defeated or displaced in a broader sense, such as losing a contest for a position or influence.

Grammar and nuance

- The participle participates in passive constructions: "wurde herausgeschlagen" or in perfect forms as "hat herausgeschlagen," depending on valency and context.

- In many contexts, especially contemporary usage, the synonym "ausgeschlagen" is more common, particularly for physical knockout or tournament elimination. "Herausgeschlagen" retains a nuance of outward removal or force.

Examples

Der Zahn ist herausgeschlagen. Die Mannschaft wurde im Viertelfinale herausgeschlagen.