heraus|stellen
Translation
to turn out, to prove to be, to emphasize, to put out
Examples
Es stellte sich heraus, dass der Test einfach war.
It turned out that the test was easy.
Der Redner stellte die Wichtigkeit des Themas heraus.
The speaker emphasized the importance of the topic.
Stell bitte die Mülltonne heraus.
Please put the trash can out.
Grammar Patterns
to turn out ((to be sth.)) It turned out to be a mistake.
to emphasize ((sth.)) He emphasized the advantages.
to put ((sth.)) out Please put the chair out.
Similar Words
sich erweisen (to prove to be), betonen (to emphasize); Antonyms: verbergen (to hide)
Etymology
Composed of 'heraus' (out) and 'stellen' (to put/place). The literal meaning 'to put out' extends to figurative meanings like 'to turn out' or 'to emphasize'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'putting' (stellen) something 'out' (heraus) for everyone to see, so its true nature is revealed or 'turns out'.