Der Ausgang
Example: Der Ausgang des Gebäudes ist gut ausgeschildert.
Definition
"Der Ausgang" refers to the exit or way out of a building or area. It indicates the place or direction through which people leave a space, such as a room, building, or event venue. For example, "Der Ausgang des Gebäudes ist gut ausgeschildert" means the building's exit is well marked.
Etymology
The word "der Ausgang" comes from the German prefix 'aus-' meaning 'out' and the noun 'Gang' meaning 'walk' or 'passage.' Combined, "Ausgang" literally means 'a way out' or 'exit.' The term has been part of the German language for centuries to describe an exit or departure point.
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"Der Ausgang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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