Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To extend beyond a surrounding surface or stand noticeably above it.
Natural examples
Ein Ast ragte aus der Mauer heraus.
A branch protruded from the wall.
Der Fels ragt weit über den Weg heraus.
The rock juts far over the path.
Unter den Bewerbern ragte sie durch ihre Erfahrung heraus.
Among applicants, she stood out through her experience.
Usage note
Herausragen is separable: Der Ast ragt heraus. It often takes aus + dative; figuratively, someone can stand out from a group.
Mini-lesson: herausragen
To extend beyond a surrounding surface or stand noticeably above it. Herausragen is separable: Der Ast ragt heraus. It often takes aus + dative; figuratively, someone can stand out from a group.
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