English–German

“exit” in German

German

AlsoAusfahrt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgaːŋ/

Example

Hier sind die Ausgänge.

Here are the exits.

Illustration for Ausgang (exit)

How to say “exit” in German

“Exit” in German is Ausgang.

A passage opens from an enclosed place toward the outside, or an event reaches the point where its course is settled.

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

Example sentences with Ausgang

Am Ausgang warten viele Leute.

Many people are waiting at the exit.

Tips for using Ausgang

  • For a road or motorway exit, German usually uses Ausfahrt, while Ausgang normally refers to leaving a building or other enclosed place.

Other German words for “exit”

Bei der nächsten Ausfahrt verlasse ich die Autobahn.

I'll take the next exit off the highway.

“exit” in other languages