aus|lösen
Translation
to trigger, to cause, to set off, to spark
Examples
Das Geräusch löste den Alarm aus.
The noise triggered the alarm.
Stress kann Krankheiten auslösen.
Stress can cause illnesses.
Seine Rede löste eine Debatte aus.
His speech sparked a debate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) auslösen to trigger sth. The earthquake triggered a tsunami.
Similar Words
verursachen (to cause), hervorrufen (to evoke)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'lösen' (to release, solve). Literally 'to release out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'releasing' something 'out' into the world, like an alarm sound or a chain reaction.