German Conversation · Level 29
89 words
German word
äußere
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔʏ̯səʁə/
Meaning
- adjectiveouter
Example
Die äußere Tür ist rot.
The outer door is red.
More examples
Die äußere Grenze des Landes ist streng bewacht.
The outer boundary of the country is strictly guarded.
Core concept
A boundary-facing side or feature that belongs to the outside rather than the inner part.
Common phrases
äußere Grenze
outer boundary
äußere Schicht
outer layer
äußere Form
outer form
Similar words
äußerlich: Relating to outward appearance or features visible on the surface.
oberflächlich: Dealing only with surface features and lacking depth or thoroughness.
außenliegend: Positioned outside or on the outer side.
Definition in German
Die Seite oder Eigenschaft von etwas, die zur Außenseite gehört und nicht zum Inneren
Word origin
German äußer- continues an inherited Germanic outside-word, historically related to außer and außen through an old comparative formation meaning farther out.
Usage tips
- The lowercase form äußere is an inflected adjective, with the ending showing its gender, case, or number rather than forming a separate noun.