German word

ausnahmsweise

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯snaːmsˌvaɪ̯zə/

Meaning

  • adverbfor once

Example

Du kannst ausnahmsweise früher gehen.

You can leave early for once.

Illustration for ausnahmsweise (for once)

More examples

Im Theater wird ausnahmsweise eine Sondervorstellung gezeigt.

For once, a special performance is being staged at the theater.

Core concept

One marked case steps outside the usual rule, while the rule remains in force for everything else.

Common phrases

  • ausnahmsweise zulassen

    permit as an exception

  • ausnahmsweise mal

    for once

Similar words

diesmal: This time only, rather than as a regular practice.
vorübergehend: For a limited time, rather than permanently.

Definition in German

in einem bestimmten Fall von der Regel abweichend; oft zur Kennzeichnung einer befristeten Sonderregelung verwendet

Word origin

The adverb combines the noun Ausnahme, meaning an exception, with the suffix -weise, which forms adverbs describing manner or circumstance.

Usage tips

  • Ausnahmsweise often marks a temporary concession, so it commonly accompanies special permission rather than a permanent change to the rule.

Other meanings

  • exceptionallyadverb

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