NOUN
Ausweg/ˈaʊ̯sˌveːk/way out; escape; solution
Ausweg is a German noun that means way out, escape, or solution. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌveːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Auswege".
Definitions
1.a physical exit or way to get out of a place(concrete, physical location)
a.an opening or passage that allows one to leave a space
Im Brandfall ist der Notausgang der schnellste Ausweg.—In case of fire, the emergency exit is the quickest way out.
2.a means to solve a problem or escape a difficult situation(figurative, situation)
a.solution to an impasse or problem
Nach langer Diskussion fanden sie endlich einen Ausweg aus dem Dilemma.—After a long discussion, they finally found a way out of the dilemma.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ausweg | die Auswege |
| Genitive | des Ausweges | der Auswege |
| Dative | dem Ausweg | den Auswegen |
| Accusative | den Ausweg | die Auswege |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ausweg" mean in English?
- "Ausweg" means way out, escape, or solution. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ausweg"?
- "Ausweg" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌveːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ausweg" der, die, or das?
- "Ausweg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ausweg"?
- The plural of "Ausweg" is "Auswege".
- What part of speech is "Ausweg"?
- "Ausweg" is a noun in German.
