außer
except
Meaning of außer
nicht eingeschlossen; abgesehen von
not including; apart from
Pronunciation
außer with English translation
außer usage examples
Alle kamen, außer Tom.
Everyone came except Tom.
Ich esse alles außer Fleisch.
I eat everything except meat.
außer synonyms
What's the difference between außer, ausgenommen, abgesehen von, mit Ausnahme von, ohne, aus, and von
Means "except for" or "excluding"; often used in neutral or written language to mark an explicit exception.
Close to "apart from" or "besides" in the sense of an exception; slightly more extended and explanatory in use.
A very exact and formal way to say "with the exception of"; common in lists, rules, and official language.
Usually means "without" and expresses absence. In some contexts it can feel close to exclusion, but it is not the same as "except."
Advanced: broader words
Not a direct synonym on its own; in combinations it can contribute to exclusion, but by itself it usually means "from, out of, of" and does not mean "except."
Also not a direct synonym of "except"; it usually means "from, of, by." It does not express exception by itself.
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Questions about this word
What does außer mean?
not including; apart from
How do you pronounce außer?
außer is pronounced [ˈaʊ̯sɐ].
How is außer used in a sentence?
Everyone came except Tom. Translation: Alle kamen, außer Tom.
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