English–German

“except” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sɐ/

Example

Alle sind da, außer Tom.

Everyone is here except Tom.

Illustration for außer (except)

How to say “except” in German

“Except” in German is außer.

One element is set apart from an otherwise complete group or statement.

Full entry for außer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with außer

außer mir hat niemand geholfen.

No one except me helped.

Tips for using außer

  • Außer can also introduce a subordinate clause in außer dass, meaning 'except that', rather than introducing a noun phrase.

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