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ausrutschen

to slip, skid

verb OWS-ru-tshen Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Ausrutschen means to slip unexpectedly on a slick surface — auf nassem Boden ausrutschen = to slip on a wet floor. Very common in accident reports and safety warnings.

Examples

"Sie rutschte auf dem nassen Badezimmerboden aus und fiel hin."

Natural Translation

She slipped on the wet bathroom floor and fell.

Literal Translation

She slipped on the wet bathroom floor out and fell there.

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