Ausstand

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German

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Etymology

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From aus- +‎ Stand. Cognate with English outstand.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈaʊ̯sˈʃtant]
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  • Hyphenation: Aus‧stand
  • Rhymes: -ant

Noun

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Ausstand m (strong, genitive Ausstandes or Ausstands, plural Ausstände)

  1. strike (work stoppage)
    Synonyms: Arbeitskampf, Streik
  2. a (small) farewell party traditionally organised by someone leaving a position, a company, a club, etc., in various forms but prototypically consisting of cold food (such as cake or sandwiches) and an alcoholic drink (sparkling wine or beer)
    Synonym: Abschiedsfeier
    Antonym: Einstand
  3. (dated, mostly plural) unpaid debt

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