aus|hängen
Translation
to post (a notice), to hang out, to unhinge (a door)
Examples
Ein Zettel wurde am schwarzen Brett ausgehängt.
A note was posted on the notice board.
Er musste die Tür aushängen.
He had to unhinge the door.
Die Jugendlichen hängen oft im Park aus.
The youths often hang out in the park.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to post/unhinge (sth.) He posts a note.
((with sb.)) to hang out (with sb.) He hangs out with his friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (post) to display; (unhinge) to remove; (hang out) to chill
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) and `hängen` (to hang). The literal meaning is 'to hang out'.
Memory Tips
Think of three scenarios for 'hang out': 1. Hanging a notice `out` for people to see. 2. Taking a door `out` of its hinges. 3. Just 'hanging `out`' with friends.