Draußen
Example: Wir spielen heute den ganzen Tag draußen im Garten.
Definition
"Draußen" is an adverb used to indicate being outside or outdoors, away from the interior of a building or enclosed space. For example, in the phrase "Wir spielen heute den ganzen Tag draußen im Garten," it means spending time outside in the garden all day.
Etymology
The word "draußen" comes from the Middle High German "druoʒen," which is related to the concept of being 'out there' or 'outside.' It is connected to the Old High German "druzzan" meaning 'outside.' Did you know? The word emphasizes the contrast between inside and outside, highlighting the notion of open air or external space.
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"Draußen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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