aus|rasten
Translation
to flip out, to lose one's temper, to go ballistic, to disengage
Examples
Er ist wegen einer Kleinigkeit ausgerastet.
He flipped out over a trivial matter.
Die Kupplung rastet nicht richtig aus.
The clutch isn't disengaging properly.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) flips out sb. flips out He often flips out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to flip out, to explode; Antonym: to calm down (sich beruhigen)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'rasten' (to rest). Literally 'to rest out', meaning to break out of a state of rest or calm.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone's calm 'rest' (Rast) suddenly breaking 'out' (aus) into a fit of rage.