English–German

“of all things” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sgəˌʁɛçnət/

Example

Warum hast du ausgerechnet heute keine Zeit?

Why don't you have time today, of all days?

Illustration for ausgerechnet (of all things)

How to say “of all things” in German

“Of all things” in German is ausgerechnet.

A pointer lands on the one precise, unexpected choice that causes trouble, making exact selection feel ironic.

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

Example sentences with ausgerechnet

Ausgerechnet am Geburtstag fing es an zu regnen.

It started to rain on the birthday, of all days.

Tips for using ausgerechnet

  • Placed directly before the focused time, person, or object, ausgerechnet highlights that choice and often adds an exasperated tone.

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