ausformulieren

to formulate fully; to write out in full

verb OWS-for-moo-lee-ren Rare

Usage Note

ausformulieren means to express an idea in complete, polished sentences — going from a rough outline or notes to fully written-out text. Teachers often ask students: Formulieren Sie das bitte aus — 'please write that out fully'.

Examples

"Aus seinen Stichworten hat er einen vollständigen Aufsatz ausformuliert."

Natural Translation

He wrote out a complete essay from his notes.

Literal Translation

From his key-words has he a complete essay fully-formulated.

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