der Ausschlag
Translation
rash, deflection, swing, decisive factor
Examples
Er hat einen Ausschlag am Arm.
He has a rash on his arm.
Der Ausschlag des Messgeräts war deutlich.
The deflection of the measuring device was clear.
Seine Stimme gab den Ausschlag für die Entscheidung.
His vote was the decisive factor for the decision.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((a rash)) to have a rash Er hat einen Ausschlag am Arm.
to be the ((decisive factor)) ((for sth.)) to be the decisive factor for sth. Seine Stimme gab den Ausschlag für die Entscheidung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hautausschlag (skin rash); Schwankung (fluctuation)
Etymology
From the verb 'ausschlagen' (to break out, swing out). It combines 'aus' (out) and 'Schlag' (a strike, blow).
Memory Tips
Think of something 'striking out' from a surface (a rash) or 'swinging out' from a central point (a needle).