German word

ausschließlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sʃliːslɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbonly

Example

Dieses Angebot gilt ausschließlich für Studenten.

This offer is only for students.

Illustration for ausschließlich (only)

More examples

Anfragen werden ausschließlich per E-Mail beantwortet.

Inquiries are answered by email only.

Core concept

A gate leaves one designated group inside while every other option is shut out.

Common phrases

  • ausschließlich telefonisch

    by telephone only

  • ausschließlich per E-Mail

    by email only

  • ausschließlich auf Deutsch

    in German only

Similar words

nur: Saying that one thing alone applies and nothing else is included.
bloß: Casually emphasizing that something is nothing more than that.
lediglich: Referring somewhat formally to a small amount or narrow scope.

Definition in German

Nur für das Genannte geltend; Ausnahmen werden nicht zugelassen.

Word origin

Ausschließlich developed from ausschließen, meaning 'to exclude', with -lich forming an adjective meaning 'excluding'; its adverbial use expresses restriction to one option or group.

Usage tips

  • Ausschließlich is more formal than nur and is common in notices, conditions, and official descriptions.

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