Example: Dieser Fall stellt eine Ausnahme dar und bestätigt die Regel.
Definition
"Eine Ausnahme darstellen" means to be an exception, indicating a case or instance that deviates from the general rule or norm. It refers to something that does not follow the usual pattern and stands out as different or unique within a given context.
Translations
constitute an exception
constituir una excepción
een uitzondering vormen
constituir una excepció
constituer une exception
Etymology
The phrase "eine Ausnahme darstellen" comes from German, where "Ausnahme" means 'exception' and "darstellen" means 'to represent' or 'to constitute.' Together, they literally mean 'to represent an exception.' This phrase has been used in German to express deviation from a rule or standard. Did you know? "Ausnahme" combines "aus" (out) and "nehmen" (to take), essentially meaning 'to take out,' which perfectly captures the idea of something being taken out from the normal order.
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constitute an exception