Translation of German word "Ausgang" to English
derAusgang
/ˈaʊzaŋ/
Meaning
NounAn act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.
How to use
The masculine noun Ausgang ('exit / outcome / output') is a compound derived from gehen (to go) with the prefix aus- (out). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Ausgänge (die Ausgänge). It is the antonym of Eingang.
🇬🇧 English
exit
Example
Der Ausgang ist sehr klein.
The exit is very small.
Ich gehe durch den Ausgang.
I go through the exit.
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Common phrases
- Notausgang— emergency exit (related compound)
- am Ausgang— at the exit (dative location)
- günstiger Ausgang— favorable outcome / result
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What is the definition of the German word "der Ausgang"?▼
The German word "der Ausgang" is defined as: "An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure."
What does the German word "der Ausgang" mean?▼
The German word "der Ausgang" means "exit" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Ausgang"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Ausgang"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Ausgang ist ein wichtiger Teil des Gebäudes." (which translates as "The exit is very small.").
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