aus|rasten
Translation
to flip out, to lose it, to fly off the handle, to disengage
Examples
Er ist wegen einer Kleinigkeit ausgerastet.
He flipped out over a trivial matter.
Die Kupplung rastet nicht richtig aus.
The clutch isn't disengaging properly.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) flips out sb. flips out He often flips out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to lose it, to fly off the handle; Antonym: to calm down (sich beruhigen)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'rasten' (to rest). It implies breaking 'out' of a 'resting' or calm state.
Memory Tips
Picture a gear that is supposed to be at rest ('rasten') suddenly slipping 'out' ('aus') of place, causing chaos.