der Ausgang

Plural: die Ausgänge
Based on: aus, ausgehen, Gang
Goethe A1 Noun #1516 Noun
  1. the exit
  2. the outcome, the result, the ending
1.

the exit

Opposite: Eingang
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Examples
  • Der Ausgang ist da drüben.
  • The exit is over there.
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2.

the outcome, the result, the ending

(Not too common. Usually used in context of stories. NOT for tangible results (like a cake for instance).)
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  • Die Diplomaten sind mit dem Ausgang der Gespräche zufrieden.
  • The diplomats are satisfied with the outcome of the talks (focus on how they ended, not on the actual result)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Ausgang' have?

Ausgang has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the exit, 2. the outcome, the result, the ending.

What is the gender of 'Ausgang'?

der

What is the plural of 'Ausgang'?

die Ausgänge

What is 'Ausgang' related to?

The word 'Ausgang' is related to aus, ausgehen and Gang.

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