conjunctionprepositionpreposition

außer

except

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The German word "außer" is a preposition that means "except" or "besides". It is commonly used to indicate exceptions to a statement or list, as in "Außer mir war niemand da" (Except for me, no one was there). There aren't direct component words in "außer" as it's a simple preposition.

Similar expressions include "außerhalb" (outside of) and "ausgenommen" (excluding, excepted).

Außer generally is used to make exceptions.
Außerhalb refers to a location or situation outside of a defined boundary or scope.
Ausgenommen is also used to indicate exceptions but might often be used in a more formal or legal context.

For example:

"Alle Schüler außer Max hatten die Hausaufgaben gemacht." (All students except Max had done their homework.)
"Das Treffen findet außerhalb der Stadt statt." (The meeting takes place outside the city.)
"Er war ausgenommen von der Regel." (He was excepted from the rule.)

Knowing the different contexts in which these words are used can help vary the expression and precision of the language.