verb
to be off, to be out (not available)
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'aus sein' means 'to be off' (e.g., a light) or 'to be out' (not available). It uses auxiliary sein in compounds (Perfekt: aus gewesen), is a regular weak verb/phrase, non-reflexive and not separable. Common as predicate: 'Die Lampe ist aus.' No special preposition.
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Das Licht ist aus.
The light is off.
Nachdem die Sicherheitskontrolle beendet worden war, war die Beleuchtung im Saal aus, sodass die Reinigung begonnen werden konnte.
After the security check had been completed, the lighting in the hall was off so that the cleaning could be started.
Der Laden ist heute aus.
The shop is closed / not open today (it's out).
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a light switched off with a dark bulb to remember 'aus sein' = to be off
think 'out' + 'sein' sounding like 'sign' — something is 'out' (not working)
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'aus sein' behaves like a predicate with sein; perfect is often formed with sein (zum Beispiel: Das Licht ist aus gewesen). Intransitive predicate; passive forms are not applicable. Imperative and present participle forms are not applicable for this predicate construction and are marked 'not applicable'.