von... aus

Based on: aus, von
Phrase
  1. from
  2. out of one's own initiative
  3. as far as ... is concerned
1.

from

(In context of a starting location. No real difference in meaning to just "von".)
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Examples
  • Vom Flughafen aus sind es 12 Kilometer bis zum Zentrum.
  • From the airport, it's around 7.5 miles to the center.
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2.

out of one's own initiative

("von sich+Dat aus" - )
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Examples
  • "Doch, du fehlst mir sehr.""Warum rufst du dann nie von dir aus an?"
  • "No, I really do miss you.""Why do you never call on your own initiative/of your own accord then?"
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3.

as far as ... is concerned

(in context of people's opinion on something)
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Examples
  • Von mir aus kann das Wetter so bleiben.
  • If you ask me, the weather can stay like that.
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The Meaning of “von … aus”

'von... aus' is a very useful phrase in daily life and it can be used for location, express volition and it's a really common way to say "Fine with me."

Vocab: von mir aus, von da aus, von sich aus

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von... aus has 3 distinct meanings: 1. from , 2. out of one's own initiative, 3. as far as ... is concerned.

What is 'von... aus' related to?

The word 'von... aus' is related to aus and von.

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The Meaning of “von … aus”
'von... aus' is a very useful phrase in daily life and it can be used for location, express volition and it's a really common way to say "Fine with me."
Vocab: von mir aus, von da aus, von sich aus
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