ausrichten

align

verb OWS-rikh-ten Less Common

Also means

organize

Usage Note

ausrichten is separable (ich richte aus) and surprisingly versatile: to align something, to host an event (ein Turnier ausrichten), or to pass on a message (kannst du ihr etwas ausrichten?). Context decides which sense applies.

Examples

"Ich richte ihm deine Grüße aus."

Natural Translation

I'll pass on your greetings to him.

Literal Translation

I pass-on him your greetings out.

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