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“for once” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯snaːmsˌvaɪ̯zə/

Example

Du kannst ausnahmsweise früher gehen.

You can leave early for once.

Illustration for ausnahmsweise (for once)

How to say “for once” in German

“For once” in German is ausnahmsweise.

One marked case steps outside the usual rule, while the rule remains in force for everything else.

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

Example sentences with ausnahmsweise

Im Theater wird ausnahmsweise eine Sondervorstellung gezeigt.

For once, a special performance is being staged at the theater.

Tips for using ausnahmsweise

  • Ausnahmsweise often marks a temporary concession, so it commonly accompanies special permission rather than a permanent change to the rule.

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