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this time
Refers to this one current occasion, in contrast to earlier or future times.
Letztes Mal war es zu voll, aber diesmal haben wir Glück und finden einen Platz.
Last time it was too crowded, but this time we're lucky and find a seat.
'Diesmal' (this time) is a fixed combination of 'dieses Mal' (this time) and is always written as one word. It means 'on this occasion' or 'at this point in time'.
Diesmal möchte ich das Spiel gewinnen.
This time I want to win the game.
As an adverb, 'diesmal' (this time) can stand in different positions in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the conjugated verb follows directly after it (inversion). It can also stand after the verb and subject.
Diesmal komme ich pünktlich.
This time I'm coming on time.
'Diesmal' (this time) is often used to express a contrast with a previous experience. Even if the earlier moment is not mentioned explicitly, the comparison is often implied.
Ich hoffe, die Prüfung ist diesmal einfacher.
I hope the exam is easier this time.
as an exception
Diesmal refers simply to the current occasion and contrasts it with earlier or future situations. Ausnahmsweise, on the other hand, emphasizes that something deviates from a rule or habit. Use diesmal for the specific occasion and ausnahmsweise when the exceptional nature is the main point.
Diesmal findet das Teamessen im Park statt.
This time, the team dinner is taking place in the park.
Ausnahmsweise findet das Teamessen im Park statt, obwohl wir sonst im Büro essen.
As an exception, the team dinner is taking place in the park, even though we usually eat at the office.
