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Außer Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Außer" is mainly used as preposition meaning "except", "apart from" or "unless". It is also used as conjunction and adverb.
Essential properties of "außer"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: dative
- Functions: modal
Properties as Conjunction
subordinating
Meanings of "außer" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Exclusion or exception"
"Außer", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Indicates exclusion or exception of something or someone."
- Translation(s): except, apart from
- Synonym(s): ausgenommen, abgesehen von
- Antonym(s): einschließlich
- Related word(s): ohne
📝 Some usage examples:
- Alle außer mir gingen zum Fest.
- Er isst alles außer Fisch.
- Ich arbeite jeden Tag außer sonntags.
2.) "Introduces an exception or contrast"
"Außer", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Introduces an exception or contrast in a sentence."
- Translation(s): unless, except that
- Synonym(s): es sei denn
- Antonym(s): einschließlich
- Related word(s): aber
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich komme mit, außer es regnet.
- Wir gehen spazieren, außer du bist zu müde.
- Das Essen war gut, außer die Suppe war zu salzig.
3.) "Outside a place or situation"
"Außer", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Indicates that something is outside a place or situation."
- Translation(s): outside
- Synonym(s): draußen
- Antonym(s): innerhalb
- Related word(s): hinaus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kinder spielen außer im Garten.
- Bitte warte außer, bis ich dich rufe.
- Der Hund schläft außer in seiner Hütte.