der Ausschlag
Translation
rash, deflection, swing, decisive factor
Examples
Er hat einen Ausschlag am Arm.
He has a rash on his arm.
Der Ausschlag des Messgeräts war deutlich.
The deflection of the measuring device was clear.
Seine Stimme gab den Ausschlag für die Entscheidung.
His vote was the deciding factor for the decision.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((a rash)) to have a rash Er hat einen Ausschlag am Arm.
to be the ((deciding factor)) ((for sth.)) to be the deciding factor for sth. His vote was the deciding factor for the decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hautausschlag (skin rash); Schwankung (fluctuation)
Etymology
Derived from 'ausschlagen' (to strike out, break out). Formed from 'aus' (out) + 'Schlag' (a hit, strike).
Memory Tips
Visualize something 'hitting out' or bursting forth. This applies to a rash on the skin or the swing of a pendulum.