English–German

“explicitly” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏklɪç/

Example

Er hat das ausdrücklich gesagt.

He said that explicitly.

Illustration for ausdrücklich (explicitly)

How to say “explicitly” in German

“Explicitly” in German is ausdrücklich.

A speaker puts a clear verbal seal on a point, leaving little room for doubt about its intended force.

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

Example sentences with ausdrücklich

Der Vertrag verbietet ausdrücklich das Rauchen.

The contract explicitly prohibits smoking.

Tips for using ausdrücklich

  • Nicht ausdrücklich usually means 'not expressly' and does not by itself mean that the opposite is implied or intended.

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