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exclusively / only
Only; with the exception of everything or everyone else. Emphasizes that a statement applies only to the thing or person mentioned.
Diese Veranstaltung ist ausschließlich für geladene Gäste.
This event is exclusively for invited guests.
excluding
As a preposition with the genitive: without something; not including something.
Der Preis beträgt 500 Euro ausschließlich der Anreisekosten.
The price is 500 euros excluding travel costs.
The word is made up of 'aus' (out) and 'schließen' (to close). The meaning 'nur' (only) or 'exklusiv' (exclusive) comes from the idea of 'auszuschließen' (to exclude) all other possibilities or leaving them outside.
Der Rabatt gilt ausschließlich für Neukunden.
The discount applies exclusively to new customers.
When 'ausschließlich' (excluding) is used as a preposition, it requires the genitive. This form is rather formal and is often found in contracts, invoices, or official offers.
Der angegebene Preis versteht sich ausschließlich der Mehrwertsteuer.
The stated price is understood to be excluding VAT.
As an adverb (meaning: only), 'ausschließlich' can stand flexibly in the sentence. As a preposition (meaning: excluding), it stands directly before a noun phrase in the genitive.
Wir verkaufen ausschließlich Produkte aus der Region.
We sell exclusively products from the region.
only
Nur and ausschließlich limit a statement to the person or thing mentioned. Nur is the neutral choice in everyday speech. Ausschließlich sounds more formal and emphasizes more strongly that all other people or possibilities are excluded.
Dieser Eingang ist ausschließlich für Mitarbeitende bestimmt.
This entrance is exclusively for employees.
Hier dürfen nur Mitarbeitende eintreten.
Only employees may enter here.
