In German

aus

Meaning: from, out of; made of

Example sentences

  • IchkommeausderStadt.

    I come from the city.

  • DasGlasistausGlasgemacht.

    The glass is made of glass.

  • SiekommtausdemHaus.

    She comes out of the house.

Grammar note

“Aus” always takes Dativ, part of a fixed group along with “bei”, “nach”, “seit”, “von” and “zu”. It covers origin (where you're from) and material (what something is made of).

Common mistake

Don't confuse “aus” (from, out of — origin) with “von” (from — often a person or starting point). “Ich komme aus Berlin” (I'm from Berlin) uses “aus” for a place of origin.

Quick check

Which preposition means “from” or “out of”, and always takes Dativ?

More words on this topic

vonfrom, of (often a person or starting point)beiat, near, with (someone's place); at (a company)nachto (a city or country, no article); after

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Frequently asked questions

Which other prepositions always take Dativ?

“bei”, “nach”, “seit”, “von” and “zu” — a group worth memorizing together.

How is “aus” different from “von”?

“Aus” is for origin from inside a place (“aus der Stadt”); “von” often marks a person or a starting point more generally.