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Describes something that is special, high-quality, and often expensive, and is accessible only to a limited group of people.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem exklusiven Fünf-Sterne-Resort.
They spent their vacation at an exclusive five-star resort.
Refers to something that is intended solely for a particular person, group, or purpose and excludes others.
Der Parkplatz ist für die exklusive Nutzung durch die Anwohner reserviert.
The parking lot is reserved for the exclusive use of the residents.
In a media context, a news item or story that is published by only one media outlet.
Die Zeitung hatte die Story exklusiv und war damit allen anderen voraus.
The newspaper had the story exclusively and was ahead of everyone else.
The word 'exklusiv' (exclusive) is related to the German verb 'exkludieren' (to exclude). So the basic idea is always that something or someone is excluded in order to emphasize a special group or quality.
Der Zugang zu dieser Lounge ist exklusiv für Mitglieder.
Access to this lounge is exclusively for members.
The word is very often used as an adverb in the form 'exklusiv' (exclusively). It then means 'ausschließlich' (exclusively) or 'nur' (only) and emphasizes that something is available only in one place or for one person.
Dieses Modell wird exklusiv in unseren Filialen verkauft.
This model is sold exclusively in our branches.
In the meaning 'hochwertig und besonders' (high-quality and special), 'exklusiv' (exclusive) is often connected with places, products, or events that signal luxury and high quality. Typical examples are 'ein exklusives Restaurant' (an exclusive restaurant), 'eine exklusive Wohngegend' (an exclusive residential area), or 'exklusive Mode' (exclusive fashion).
Sie hat eine Einladung zu einer sehr exklusiven Veranstaltung erhalten.
She received an invitation to a very exclusive event.
To express that something is intended only for a particular group, the construction 'exklusiv für + accusative' (exclusive to/for + accusative) is often used.
Dieses Angebot ist exklusiv für unsere Stammkunden.
This offer is exclusively for our regular customers.
In connection with media such as newspapers, television, or online magazines, 'exklusiv' (exclusive) means that only this one media outlet has the rights to a news item or interview. People then speak of an 'exklusive Story' (exclusive story) or an 'Exklusiv-Interview' (exclusive interview).
Der Fernsehsender strahlte gestern Abend ein exklusives Interview mit dem Politiker aus.
The TV channel broadcast an exclusive interview with the politician yesterday evening.
