ausgesetzte
Translation
abandoned, exposed, marooned, offered (as a reward)
Examples
Die ausgesetzte Katze fand ein neues Zuhause.
The abandoned cat found a new home.
Die der Sonne ausgesetzte Haut wurde rot.
The skin exposed to the sun turned red.
Die ausgesetzte Belohnung war sehr hoch.
The offered reward was very high.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) ((before a noun)) The abandoned cat meowed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abandoned, exposed; Antonyms: protected, sheltered
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + 'setzen' (to set, to put). Literally 'to set out', which leads to the meaning of abandoning or exposing something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting out' something you're getting rid of, leaving it 'abandoned' and 'exposed'.