auswärtig
nonlocal
Not from this place; coming from another city, another region, or another country.
EXAMPLE
Für das Konzert kamen viele auswärtige Fans in die Stadt.
Many nonlocal fans came to the city for the concert.
auswärtig
nonlocal / foreign
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Meanings
auswärtig
foreign
Relating to foreign policy or relations with other countries. Mainly used in the expression 'Auswärtiges Amt' (Federal Foreign Office).
EXAMPLE
Das Auswärtige Amt warnt vor Reisen in die betroffene Region.
The Federal Foreign Office warns against traveling to the affected region.
Usage tips
Word formation
The word is derived from 'auswärts' (away from here). The ending '-ig' turns it into an adjective. So 'auswärtig' describes a quality connected with 'coming from outside'.
EXAMPLE
Das Auto hat ein auswärtiges Kennzeichen.
The car has a nonlocal license plate.
Fixed expression
In a political context, 'auswärtig' is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'das Auswärtige Amt' (the Federal Foreign Office). This is the name of the German foreign ministry.
EXAMPLE
Der Minister arbeitet im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin.
The minister works at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin.
Typical collocations
'Auswärtig' is often combined with people or things that are not from the place where one is currently located. Typical examples are: 'auswärtige Gäste' (nonlocal guests), 'auswärtige Studenten' (nonlocal students), or in sports 'das auswärtige Team' (the away team).
EXAMPLE
Viele auswärtige Besucher kamen zum Stadtfest.
Many nonlocal visitors came to the city festival.
Compare with
auswärtig vs international
international
International describes relations or cooperation between several countries. In this context, auswärtig refers to the foreign policy of a particular country and is used mainly in the expression „Auswärtiges Amt“ (Federal Foreign Office). International is therefore suitable for general cooperation, while auswärtig is used for this government institution.
auswärtig
Das Auswärtige Amt koordiniert Deutschlands Beziehungen zu seinen Nachbarländern.
The Federal Foreign Office coordinates Germany’s relations with its neighboring countries.
international
Die Regierung stärkt die internationale Zusammenarbeit mit ihren Nachbarländern.
The government is strengthening international cooperation with its neighboring countries.
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