Sich herausstellen
Example: Es stellte sich heraus, dass der Plan erfolgreich war.
Definition
"Sich herausstellen" is a reflexive verb in German meaning to become clear or evident after some consideration or investigation. It is used to indicate that a fact or outcome reveals itself, as in the phrase 'Es stellte sich heraus, dass der Plan erfolgreich war,' meaning the plan turned out to be successful.
Etymology
The German verb "sich herausstellen" combines 'heraus,' meaning 'out' or 'from,' and 'stellen,' meaning 'to place' or 'to put.' Together, they convey the notion of something 'placing itself out' into the open or becoming apparent. Did you know that in everyday use, it often expresses the moment when hidden truths or results reveal themselves?
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"Sich herausstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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