ADPOSITION

außer/ˈaʊ̯sɐ/except; besides; apart from

außer is a German adposition that means except, besides, or apart from. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sɐ/.

Definitions

1.indicates that something or someone is not included; except for(exclusion)

a.excluding the mentioned thing or person

Außer meinem Bruder kommt niemand zur Party.Except for my brother, nobody is coming to the party.

2.besides; in addition to(addition)

a.used to add something or someone to what was already mentioned

Außer Deutsch spricht sie auch Englisch.Besides German, she also speaks English.

Frequently asked questions

What does "außer" mean in English?
"außer" means except, besides, or apart from. It is a German adposition.
How do you pronounce "außer"?
"außer" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "außer"?
"außer" is a adposition in German.

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