German edit

Etymology edit

From aus- +‎ Stand. Cognate with English outstand.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [ˈaʊ̯sˈʃtant]
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Aus‧stand

Noun edit

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

Declension edit

Derived terms edit

Further reading edit