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ausdrücklich

explicitly, expressly

adjective OWS-druek-likh Rare
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Also means

deliberately

Usage Note

Ausdrücklich signals that something was stated or done in clear, unambiguous terms. It is common in formal and legal contexts: Er hat ausdrücklich verboten, das Gebäude zu betreten.

Examples

"Sie hat ausdrücklich darum gebeten, nicht gestört zu werden."

Natural Translation

She explicitly asked not to be disturbed.

Literal Translation

She has explicitly around-it asked, not disturbed to be.

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