aus|sehen
Translation
to look, to appear, to seem
Examples
Du siehst heute gut aus.
You look good today.
Es sieht nach Regen aus.
It looks like rain.
Das Kleid sieht teuer aus.
The dress looks expensive.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) aussehen to look (adjective) You look happy.
((nach+3)) aussehen to look like (sth.) It looks like a thunderstorm.
((wie)) aussehen to look like (sb./sth.) He looks like his father.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wirken, scheinen, erscheinen
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) + 'sehen' (to see). It describes how something 'sees out' to the world, i.e., its appearance.
Memory Tips
Think of your 'outward' (aus) 'sight' (sehen) – your appearance. Remember it's separable, so 'aus' goes to the end in main clauses.