German word

Ausstellung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌʃtɛlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexhibition

Example

Die Ausstellung zieht viele Besucher an.

The exhibition attracts many visitors.

Illustration for Ausstellung (exhibition)

More examples

Auf der Ausstellung sieht man viele neue Künstler.

At the exhibition, you can see many new artists.

Core concept

A public showcase that brings selected works or goods into view for visitors.

Common phrases

  • eine Ausstellung besuchen

    visit an exhibition

  • eine Ausstellung ansehen

    view an exhibition

  • die Ausstellung eröffnen

    open an exhibition

Similar words

Galerie: A gallery space where artworks are displayed, viewed, or sold.
Messe: A large business fair with booths for presenting products, services, and information.
Eröffnung: A formal opening event held when an exhibition begins.
Vernissage: A social opening event for an art exhibition with guests and people involved.

Definition in German

Eine Veranstaltung oder Schau, bei der Kunstwerke, Exponate oder Waren der Öffentlichkeit zum Anschauen und Informieren präsentiert werden.

Word origin

Ausstellung is a -ung noun based on ausstellen, whose parts are aus 'out' and stellen 'place', referring to what is put out for viewing.

Usage tips

  • In official contexts, Ausstellung can mean issuing a document, as in die Ausstellung eines Passes, rather than presenting objects to visitors.

Other meanings

  • displaynoun

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