Draußen
Example: Wir spielen jeden Tag draußen im Garten.
Definition
"Draußen" is an adverb meaning outside or outdoors, indicating a location beyond the confines of a building or shelter. For example, in the sentence 'Wir spielen jeden Tag draußen im Garten,' it describes playing outside in the garden every day.
Etymology
The word "draußen" comes from Middle High German 'druoʒen,' which means 'outside.' It is related to the Old High German 'druzzan,' referring to something external or outdoors. Did you know? The word combines a root meaning 'through' or 'beyond' with a suffix indicating location, emphasizing being outside or beyond an enclosure.
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"Draußen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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