ausschließlich
Dieses Angebot gilt ausschließlich für Neukunden.
This offer applies exclusively to new customers.
only; exclusively; solely
Der Zugang ist ausschließlich Mitgliedern vorbehalten.
Access is reserved exclusively for members.
Sie arbeitet ausschließlich an diesem Projekt.
She is working exclusively on this project.
Used to emphasize that something is limited to a single group, person, or purpose.
excluding all others; with nothing else included
Der Preis beträgt 50 Euro, ausschließlich Mehrwertsteuer.
The price is 50 euros, excluding VAT.
Often used in financial or legal contexts to specify exclusions.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'ausschließlich' in formal writing, contracts, or when emphasizing exclusivity. In casual conversation, 'nur' or 'allein' are more common (e.g., 'Ich trinke nur Wasser' instead of 'Ich trinke ausschließlich Wasser').
Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
In German, 'ausschließlich' typically appears directly before the noun or verb it modifies. It can also start a sentence for emphasis (e.g., 'Ausschließlich Mitglieder dürfen eintreten').
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ūʒslīʒlīch', combining 'ūʒ' (out) and 'slīʒlīch' (smooth, even), evolving to mean 'without exception' or 'solely'.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 'ausschließlich' to mean 'only' in contexts where 'nur' or 'allein' would sound more natural in informal speech. 'Ausschließlich' is preferred in formal, written, or precise contexts.