Bitte schalten Sie den Fernseher vor dem Schlafengehen aus.
English: Please turn off the TV before bed.
ausschalten /ˈaʊsʃˌaltən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "turn off".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- turn off
- Translation
- ausschalten
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | ausschalten |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + ausschalten
- Examples
- Bitte schalten Sie den Fernseher vor dem Schlafengehen aus.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Sie schaltete ihr Handy während der Besprechung aus.
English: She turned off her phone during the meeting.
Ich schalte das Licht immer aus, wenn ich gehe.
English: I always turn off the lights when I leave.
Bitte schalten Sie das Licht aus, wenn Sie den Raum verlassen.
English: Please turn off the lights when you leave the room.
Vergiss nicht, deinen Computer auszuschalten, bevor du ins Bett gehst.
English: Don't forget to turn off your computer before you go to bed.
Sie schaltete den Fernseher aus, um Strom zu sparen.
English: She turned off the TV to save electricity.
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