German word

exklusiv

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkskluˈziːf/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexclusive

Example

Dieses Angebot ist exklusiv für Mitglieder.

This offer is available exclusively to members.

Illustration for exklusiv (exclusive)

More examples

Das Magazin bietet exklusive Inhalte zu Luxusreisen.

The magazine offers exclusive content about luxury travel.

Core concept

A special room with a sign that admits members but keeps ordinary visitors outside.

Common phrases

  • exklusive Inhalte

    exclusive content

  • exklusiver Zugang

    exclusive access

  • exklusive Partnerschaft

    exclusive partnership

Similar words

ausschließlich: Applying only under a specified condition and excluding all other cases.
privat: Not open to the public and intended for personal or restricted use.

Definition in German

Nicht allgemein verfügbar; nur für einen bestimmten Kreis vorgesehen.

Word origin

The adjective derives from Latin exclusivus through the stem of excludere, 'to exclude', which accounts for its restricted-access meaning.

Usage tips

  • The phrase exklusiv fuer takes fuer plus the accusative, as in exklusiv fuer Mitglieder, not a dative construction.

Other meanings

  • high-endadjective
  • soleadjective
  • exclusionaryadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Exklusivitätexclusivitynoun
  • Exklusivangebotexclusive offernoun

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