aus|wählen
Translation
to choose, to select, to pick
Examples
Du kannst ein Geschenk auswählen.
You can choose a gift.
Er wurde aus vielen Bewerbern ausgewählt.
He was selected from many applicants.
Wählen Sie bitte eine Option aus.
Please select an option.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to choose (sth.) I have to choose a topic for my presentation.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to select (sb.) (as sth.) She was selected as class representative.
((from sth.)) to choose (from sth.) You can choose from these three books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aussuchen (to pick out), sich entscheiden für (to decide on); Antonyms: ablehnen (to reject)
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) + `wählen` (to choose, to vote). It implies 'choosing out' from a selection.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'choosing' one item 'out' of a group. It's related to `wählen`, to vote in an election.