Verb

aus|räumen

Translation

to clear out, to empty, to remove, to dispel

Ich muss meinen Schrank ausräumen.

I have to clear out my closet.

Können wir diese Missverständnisse ausräumen?

Can we clear up these misunderstandings?

((sth.)) to clear out, empty (sth.) I am clearing out the cellar.

((sth.)) to dispel (sth. abstract) We must dispel all doubts.

Synonyms: leeren (to empty), entfernen (to remove); Antonym: einräumen (to put away, to furnish)

Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'räumen' (to clear space). The literal meaning is 'to clear out'.

Picture clearing things 'out' (aus) of a space (Raum). This applies to physical spaces like a closet and abstract things like misunderstandings.