English–German

“way out” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌveːk/

Example

Er suchte einen Ausweg.

He was looking for a way out.

Illustration for Ausweg (way out)

How to say “way out” in German

“Way out” in German is Ausweg.

An opening that turns a dead end into a possible route forward.

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

Example sentences with Ausweg

Die Verhandlung diente als Ausweg.

The negotiation served as a way out.

Tips for using Ausweg

  • Ausweg often occurs with finden or sehen, as in einen Ausweg finden and keinen Ausweg sehen.

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