außen
outside
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The German word "außen" is an adverb and adjective meaning "outside" or "external". It describes something relating to the outer part or exterior of something.
- Made of: It's a root word, not composed of smaller meaningful words.
Similar words:
- draußen (outside, outdoors)
- außerhalb (outside of, beyond)
- extern (external)
Differences:
- "außen" generally refers to the outer surface or exterior side (e.g., "die äußere Tür" – the outer door).
- "draußen" stresses being outdoors or outside a building or area.
- "außerhalb" is often used in spatial or temporal contexts to mean "outside of" or "beyond".
- "extern" is mostly used in formal or technical contexts meaning external or outside an organization or system.
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Examples
Von außen sieht das Gebäude sehr modern aus.adverb
From the outside, the building looks very modern.
Außen ist es sehr kalt.adverb
Outside it is very cold.
Das Paket ist außen beschädigt.adverb
The package is damaged on the outside.
Von außen wirkt die Tür alt.adverb
From the outside, the door looks old.
Er schaut nur von außen hinein.adverb
He only looks in from the outside.
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