Ausgerechnet Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausgerechnet" is mainly used as adverb meaning "precisely", "exactly" or "of all things". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "ausgerechnet"

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Meanings of "ausgerechnet" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Precisely, of all options"

"Ausgerechnet", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Warum musst du ausgerechnet jetzt anrufen?Why do you have to call precisely now?
  2. Ausgerechnet er hat den Preis gewonnen.Of all people, he won the prize.
  3. Sie musste ausgerechnet an diesem Tag krank werden.She had to get sick precisely on this day.

2.) "Emphasizes surprise or irony in an unexpected situation"

"Ausgerechnet", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ausgerechnet mein bester Freund hat mich betrogen.Of all people, my best friend betrayed me.
  2. Das Konzert findet ausgerechnet an meinem Geburtstag statt.The concert takes place precisely on my birthday.
  3. Ausgerechnet heute muss das Auto kaputt gehen.Precisely today the car has to break down.
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