ausdrücklich
explicitly, expressly, emphatically
Advanced Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈaʊ̯sˌdʁʏklɪç/
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Cultural Note
'Ausdrücklich' emphasizes that something was stated clearly and intentionally, leaving no room for misinterpretation. It's derived from 'Ausdruck' (expression). In German legal and formal contexts, 'ausdrücklich' signals that something was explicitly stated rather than merely implied.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe ausdrücklich darum gebeten.
I expressly asked for that.
Das habe ich ausdrücklich verboten.
I explicitly forbade that.
Sie betonte ausdrücklich, wie wichtig Kommunikation sei.
She emphatically stressed how important communication is.