exponiert
exposed
Particularly strongly exposed to danger, the weather, or other external influences.
EXAMPLE
Das exponierte Gebäude war dem Sturm schutzlos ausgeliefert.
The exposed building was left defenseless against the storm.
exponiert
exposed / prominent
exponiert – exponierter – am exponiertesten
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Meanings
exponiert
prominent
Located or situated in a particularly noticeable, prominent, or important position.
EXAMPLE
Das Denkmal steht an einer exponierten Stelle über der Stadt.
The monument stands in a prominent position above the city.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | exponiert |
|---|---|
| comparative | exponierter |
| superlative | am exponiertesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to exponiert.
Usage tips
Context clue
When words such as Sturm (storm), Wind (wind), Kälte (cold), or Gefahr (danger) appear in the sentence, 'exponiert' (exposed) usually refers to strong external pressure or exposure. Words such as Platz (place), Stellung (position), Position (position), or Lage (location) often point to a noticeable or particularly important position instead.
EXAMPLE
Die exponierte Felswand ist bei starkem Wind gefährlich.
The exposed cliff face is dangerous in strong winds.
Durch seine exponierte Position musste der Sprecher viele Fragen beantworten.
Because of his prominent position, the speaker had to answer many questions.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of being strongly exposed, 'exponiert' (exposed) often occurs with words such as Lage (location), Standort (site), Gebäude (building), or Körperpartie (part of the body). Typical contexts include wind, weather, cold, and other forms of exposure.
EXAMPLE
Das Haus hat eine exponierte Lage und ist im Winter oft starkem Wind ausgesetzt.
The house has an exposed location and is often exposed to strong winds in winter.
Typical collocations
For a noticeable or important position, common combinations include 'exponierte Stellung' (prominent position), 'exponierte Position' (prominent position), and 'exponierter Platz' (prominent place). The word often appears in descriptions of politics, architecture, or urban landscapes.
EXAMPLE
Das Museum nimmt im Stadtzentrum eine exponierte Stellung ein.
The museum occupies a prominent position in the city center.
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