German Phrase
Sind wir rausgeflogen?
Meaning
Literally, “Did we get flown out?” It can refer to a literal flight (e.g., after a short hop) or, colloquially, to being expelled or kicked out of a place. The context decides which meaning applies.
When to use
Use this question right after a short flight to confirm you have left the departure point, or in informal settings when you suspect you have been expelled from a school, club, or event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sindwirrausgeflogen?
Verb 'sein' as auxiliary
In the perfect tense, the verb 'rausfliegen' uses 'sein' as its auxiliary because it denotes a change of location.
Separable verb
The prefix 'raus-' separates from the stem 'fliegen' in the present tense (rausfliegen) but joins in the past participle (rausgeflogen).
Subject‑verb agreement
‘Sind’ is the 1st/2nd/3rd person plural form of ‘sein’, matching the plural subject ‘wir’.
🗨In Conversation
Sind wir rausgeflogen?
Did we get flown out?
Ja, das Flugzeug hat uns gerade aus dem Luftraum genommen.
Yes, the plane just took us out of the airspace.
✕Common Mistakes
Wir haben rausgeflogen.
‘rausfliegen’ uses ‘sein’ as the auxiliary, not ‘haben’.
Sind wir geflogen?
Do not drop the prefix; the past participle must keep ‘raus-’.
Raus sind wir geflogen?
In informal speech, some learners mistakenly place the prefix before the auxiliary: *‘raus sind wir geflogen’* – the correct order is ‘Sind wir rausgeflogen?’
↔Alternatives
Sind wir aus dem Flugzeug gestiegen?
Did we get off the plane?
Wurden wir rausgeschmissen?
Were we kicked out?
Sind wir rausgeflogen?
Did we get expelled?
Cultural Tip
In German, many verbs are separable, and their prefixes move to the end in the perfect tense (e.g., ‘rausgeflogen’). Also, ‘rausfliegen’ is slang for being expelled, especially from school or a club, so be aware of the tone – it can sound informal or even a bit cheeky.