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Ausrufezeichen Glossary of terms

The Ausrufezeichen is a punctuation mark placed at the end of a sentence to indicate exclamation or emphasis.

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In German, the Ausrufezeichen is used similarly to English, but with some differences. It is placed only at the end of the sentence. It can appear alone or in combination with other punctuation marks.

It is used to express surprise, joy, anger, commands, or any intense emotion. It is also used in interjections and informal greetings.

Usage examples of "Ausrufezeichen"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Achtung!Used to get attention or warn about something (Attention!).
  2. Wie schön!Expresses admiration or positive surprise (How beautiful!).
  3. Komm sofort her!Indicates an order or emphatic command (Come here immediately!).
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