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ausgeschlossen

German → American English

American English

excluded

Excluded; ruled out; not possible.

Der Antrag wurde ausgeschlossen, weil er zu spät eingereicht wurde.

Use ausgeschlossenen mainly as a past participle/adjective meaning “excluded” or “ruled out.” In everyday German, it often appears with sein/werden or in fixed phrases like Das ist ausgeschlossen (“That’s impossible / out of the question”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ausgeschlossen” mean in English?
“Ausgeschlossen” usually means “excluded,” “barred,” or “ruled out.” In some contexts, it can also mean “impossible” or “out of the question.”
Is “ausgeschlossen” a verb or an adjective?
It is the past participle of the verb “ausschließen,” and it is often used like an adjective in German.
How do I use “ausgeschlossen” in a sentence?
Example: “Er wurde von der Gruppe ausgeschlossen.” = “He was excluded from the group.”
What is the difference between “ausgeschlossen” and “unmöglich”?
Both can mean something is not possible, but “ausgeschlossen” often means “ruled out” or “not possible under the circumstances,” while “unmöglich” is the more general word for “impossible.”