aussetzen
expose
The German word 'aussetzen' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts. It is often used to express the act of exposing someone or something to a certain situation or condition, similar to its English counterpart 'expose'. For instance, 'Er setzte seine Familie der Kälte aus' translates to 'He exposed his family to the cold.' However, it can also mean 'to set out' or 'to put out', as in 'Er setzte die Pflanzen aus', which means 'He put the plants out.'
Example sentences using: aussetzen
Wir können das Spiel wegen des Regens aussetzen.
We can suspend the game because of the rain.
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'aussetzen' as 'suspend' or 'postpone', relating to delaying or halting an activity, in this case, a game, due to rain.
Er musste die Arbeit aussetzen, um seine Gesundheit wiederherzustellen.
He had to discontinue the work to restore his health.
This example shows the use of 'aussetzen' as 'discontinue'. The person had to stop working temporarily so they could focus on regaining their health.
Sie könnten Kritik aussetzen, wenn Sie das tun.
You could be exposed to criticism if you do that.
In this sentence, 'aussetzen' is used to express the concept of being exposed to something. If one proceeds with the mentioned action, they may be subjected to criticism.