Verb

aus|sagen

to state, to testify, to assert, to express

Der Zeuge sagt vor Gericht aus.

The witness testifies in court.

Das Bild sagt viel über ihn aus.

The picture says a lot about him.

Er sagt aus, dass er unschuldig ist.

He states that he is innocent.

((sth.)) ((about sth.)) to state sth. about sth. The report states nothing about the causes.

((before sb.)) to testify before sb. He has to testify before the judge.

bezeugen (to witness), erklären (to explain), berichten (to report)

From 'aus' (out) and 'sagen' (to say). Literally 'to say out'.

Think of 'saying' ('sagen') something 'out' ('aus') loud, like when testifying or making a formal statement.

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