Der Ausschluss



Example: Der Ausschluss von Teilnehmern erfolgte wegen fehlender Unterlagen.

Definition


"Der Ausschluss" refers to the act or process of excluding or removing someone or something from a group, event, or situation. It implies a deliberate decision to prevent participation or access, as in the example phrase about excluding participants due to missing documents.

Etymology


The word "der Ausschluss" comes from the German prefix 'aus-' meaning 'out' and the noun 'Schluss' meaning 'closure' or 'end.' Together, it literally means 'closure out' or 'shutting out.' Did you know that 'Schluss' is related to the English word 'close,' highlighting the idea of closing off or excluding?

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"Der Ausschluss" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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