aus|toben
Translation
to let off steam, to run wild, to rage
Examples
Die Kinder dürfen sich im Garten austoben.
The children are allowed to run wild in the garden.
Nach dem Streit musste er sich erst mal austoben.
After the argument, he first had to let off steam.
Der Sturm hat sich über der Küste ausgetobt.
The storm raged over the coast.
Grammar Patterns
sich austoben to let off steam, to run wild The children are letting off steam in the playground.
Similar Words
sich abreagieren (to let off steam), wüten (to rage)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, completely) + 'toben' (to rage, to romp). To let all the energy or rage out.
Memory Tips
Picture children letting all their wild energy 'out' ('aus') in the playground, or a storm 'raging itself out'.