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außen
/ˈaʊsn̩/
outside
Die Kinder spielen draußen.
The children are playing outside.
general
Relating to or situated on the outside; external.
Die Außenwand des Hauses ist blau.
The outer wall of the house is blue.
Commonly used to describe physical locations or positions.
general
In a position or role that is not part of the main group or organization.
Er ist ein Außenstehender in der Firma.
He is an outsider in the company.
Used metaphorically to describe someone who is not part of a group.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Context
'Außen' is often used with prepositions like 'draußen' (outside) or 'im Außenbereich' (in the outer area).
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, 'außen' is always capitalized because it is a noun when used as an adjective.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ūzen', meaning 'outside'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'außen' is often used as an adjective to describe physical locations or positions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is not part of a group.
Word Breakdown
außen
outside
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