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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.
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.
alone / only
'allein' and 'exclusive' both have to do with exclusion: the idea is that only one person, group, or thing is meant. 'allein' is used very generally in the sense of 'only' or 'exclusively'. 'exclusive' describes more that something is intended only for a particular group and that others are not included. It often sounds like access, an offer, a right, or special use. The words can be confused because both set a boundary. But 'allein' is a normal word for many sentences, while 'exclusive' more often describes who something is reserved for or intended for.
Der Zugang zum Bereich ist exclusive für Mitglieder bestimmt.
Access to the area is reserved exclusively for members.
Diese Entscheidung trifft Frau Demir heute allein.
Ms. Demir is making this decision on her own today.