Außer - translation, pronunciation and examples
except
not including; apart from
Learn außer with free cards in 30 seconds.
When to use außer
außer
außer mir
außer dir
außer ihm
außer ihr
außer usage examples
Similar words
except — not including; apart from
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.
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."
Test yourself
Learn by topic
außer belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
außer synonyms
What's the difference between außer / ausgenommen / abgesehen von / mit Ausnahme von / aus / von
except — not including; apart from
Alle kamen, außer Tom.
Все пришли, кроме Тома.
Means "except for" or "excluding"; often used in neutral or written language to mark an explicit exception.
Alle Gäste sind eingeladen, ausgenommen Herr Meyer.
Все гости приглашены, за исключением господина Мейера.
Close to "apart from" or "besides" in the sense of an exception; slightly more extended and explanatory in use.
Abgesehen von dem Wetter war der Ausflug sehr schön.
Не считая погоды, поездка была очень хорошей.
A very exact and formal way to say "with the exception of"; common in lists, rules, and official language.
Mit Ausnahme von Anna waren alle pünktlich.
За исключением Анны, все пришли вовремя.
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."
Er trinkt aus einer Tasse.
Он пьёт из чашки.
Also not a direct synonym of "except"; it usually means "from, of, by." It does not express exception by itself.
Das Buch ist von meiner Schwester.
Книга от моей сестры.
Usually means "without" and expresses absence. In some contexts it can feel close to exclusion, but it is not the same as "except."
Ich trinke Kaffee ohne Zucker.
Я пью кофе без сахара.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
außer with Italian translation
Why learn außer with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for außer
How to pronounce außer and what this word means
außer translation: except. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce außer
/ˈaʊ̯sɐ/
außer translation
except
außer examples
Alle kamen, außer Tom.
außer transcription
/ˈaʊ̯sɐ/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
Vastnylanguages prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
außer meaning: what does it mean?
nicht eingeschlossen; abgesehen von
außer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
außer is pronounced as /ˈaʊ̯sɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
außer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Alle kamen, außer Tom. Translation: Все пришли, кроме Тома.
Learn außer in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.