Bitte schalten Sie das Licht aus, bevor Sie gehen.
English: Please switch off the lights before leaving.
ausschalten /ˈaʊsʃˌaltən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "switch off".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- switch off
- Translation
- ausschalten
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | ausschalten |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + ausschalten
- Examples
- Bitte schalten Sie das Licht aus, bevor Sie gehen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Sie schaltete den Fernseher um Mitternacht aus.
English: She switched off the TV at midnight.
Ich schalte mein Handy nachts immer aus.
English: I always switch off my phone at night.
Bitte schalten Sie das Licht aus, wenn Sie den Raum verlassen.
English: Please switch off the lights when you leave the room.
Vergiss nicht, dein Handy während der Besprechung auszuschalten.
English: Don't forget to switch off your phone during the meeting.
Er schaltete den Computer aus, bevor er nach Hause ging.
English: He switched off the computer before going home.
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