adjective

ausgesucht

choose · select

Es bedeutet, dass etwas bewusst gewählt wurde oder dass etwas von besonders guter Qualität ist.

Definition & meaning

The word ausgesucht functions primarily as an adjective or the past participle of the verb aussuchen .

  1. Adjective (Select/Choice/Exquisite): Used to describe something that has been carefully chosen or selected. It implies that the object, person, or quality is of high value, special, or rare because it was picked out from a larger group. It can also refer to people who are very particular or fastidious in their choices.
  2. Verb (Past participle): It is the past participle of the verb aussuchen , which means "to select," "to choose," or "to pick out."

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is the past participle of the separable verb aussuchen . As an adjective, it follows standard German declension rules (e.g., ein ausgesuchter Geschmack).
  • Word origin: It is composed of the prefix aus- (out) and the verb suchen [?](vocabuo://word/suchen] (to seek/to look for). Etymologically, it conveys the act of "seeking out" or "looking for" a specific item among many.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • erlesen (exquisite, select)
  • auserwählt (chosen/elect)
  • selektiert (selected)
  • gepflegt (refined/cultivated)
  • exklusiv (exclusive)

Antonyms:

  • beliebig (arbitrary/any)
  • gewöhnlich (ordinary/common)
  • zufällig (random/accidental)

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Examples

Wir haben das perfekte Geschenk ausgesucht.adjective

We have chosen the perfect gift.

Hast du dir schon ein neues Buch ausgesucht?adjective

Have you already chosen a new book?

Das Restaurant bietet ausgesuchte Speisen an.adjective

The restaurant offers select dishes.

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