Ausfahrt

noun
exit (for vehicles), off-ramp
B1

Ausfahrt (die) means 'exit' for vehicles or 'off-ramp' (motorway exit). Distinct from 'Ausgang' (pedestrian exit). Common road sign 'Ausfahrt freihalten'. Plural Ausfahrten. Regular feminine noun; genitive usually 'der Ausfahrt'. Used in traffic/signage contexts. Dekliniert normal; Achtung bei Straßenschildern und Verkehrsregeln.

Examples

Der Fahrer verpasste die Ausfahrt, weil die Beschilderung fehlte, sodass er mehrere Kilometer weiterfahren musste.
The driver missed the exit because the signage was missing, so he had to drive several kilometers further.
Die Ausfahrt zur Stadt ist wegen Bauarbeiten gesperrt.
The off-ramp to the town is closed due to construction.
Nehmen Sie die nächste Ausfahrt, um zum Ziel zu gelangen.
Take the next exit to reach your destination.

Details

PluralAusfahrten

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativedie Ausfahrtdie Ausfahrten
genitiveder Ausfahrtder Ausfahrten
dativeder Ausfahrtden Ausfahrten
accusativedie Ausfahrtdie Ausfahrten

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine a highway sign pointing 'Ausfahrt' where cars drive out to exit
👂Sounds like 'out-fahrt' — think 'drive out' (fahrt = drive)
⚧️Die = feminine; imagine a sign with a female symbol directing drivers to exit

Notes

Refers primarily to a vehicle exit (e.g., motorway/off-ramp). Not to be confused with 'Einfahrt' (entrance).

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