raus vs draußen
German word comparison
Listen to raus
Listen to draußen
| raus | draußen |
|---|---|
RAUS adverb | DROW-sen adverb |
| out; outside; out of here (informal) | outside |
How they differ
"Draußen" describes a location or state of being outside, not the movement itself. "Raus" usually expresses the action of going out or getting out.
When to use each
When to use raus: Prefer "raus" when you mean movement away from a place.
When to use draußen: Prefer "draußen" when you mean that someone or something is already outside.
Side-by-side examples
- Komm raus!
(Come out!) - Komm nach draußen!
(Come outside!)
Register & nuance: "Draußen" is neutral and widely used; unlike "raus", it is not a command word by itself.