Example: Manchmal muss man wirklich eine Ausnahme machen, um zu helfen.
Definition
"Eine Ausnahme machen" means to make an exception by allowing something that is generally not permitted, often to be more flexible or accommodating in a particular situation. For example, it is used when someone decides to break a usual rule to help or benefit someone.
Translations
make an exception
hacer una excepción
een uitzondering maken
fer una excepció
faire une exception
Etymology
The phrase "eine Ausnahme machen" comes from German, where "Ausnahme" means 'exception' and "machen" means 'to make.' It literally translates to 'make an exception.' The concept reflects the idea of breaking a general rule, which is a common expression in many languages.
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make an exception