Verb

aus|toben

to let off steam, to romp about, to run wild, to rage

Die Kinder toben sich im Garten aus.

The children are letting off steam in the garden.

Nach der Prüfung will ich mich richtig austoben.

After the exam, I want to really let loose.

Der Sturm hat sich über dem Meer ausgetobt.

The storm raged over the sea.

sich⁴ austoben to let oneself off steam The children are letting off steam in the park.

Synonyms: sich abreagieren, sich auslassen; Antonyms: sich beherrschen, sich zurückhalten

From the prefix 'aus-' (out, completely) and the verb 'toben' (to rage, to romp). Literally 'to rage/romp completely out'.

Picture letting all your energy 'out' ('aus-') by 'romping' ('toben') around, like kids in a playground.

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