Außer
Example: Außer ihm hat niemand die Einladung erhalten.
Definition
"Außer" is a German preposition used to indicate exception or exclusion, meaning 'except for' or 'besides.' It specifies that something or someone is excluded from a general statement, as in the sentence 'Außer ihm hat niemand die Einladung erhalten,' meaning 'Except for him, no one received the invitation.'
Etymology
The word "außer" comes from Middle High German 'user,' which itself derives from Old High German 'uzar,' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond.' Did you know? The evolution of "außer" reflects the concept of being 'outside' a group or condition, perfectly matching its current use to denote exception or exclusion.
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"Außer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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