English–German

“foreign” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌlɛndɪʃ/

Example

Viele ausländische Touristen besuchen die Stadt.

Many foreign tourists visit the city.

Illustration for ausländisch (foreign)

How to say “foreign” in German

“Foreign” in German is ausländisch.

A document, product, or visitor points beyond the local state's borders to another national setting.

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

Example sentences with ausländisch

Ich spreche mit ausländischen Freunden.

I speak with foreign friends.

Tips for using ausländisch

  • Ausländisch refers to another country, whereas fremd can more broadly describe something unfamiliar or not belonging without a national connection.

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