Nomen

die Ausstellung

exhibition, show, display

Wir besuchen eine Ausstellung im Museum.

We are visiting an exhibition in the museum.

Die Ausstellung zeigt moderne Kunst.

The exhibition shows modern art.

an exhibition of sth. ((von+3)) an exhibition of sth. This is an exhibition of old photos.

to go to an exhibition ((in+4)) to go to an exhibition We are going to an exhibition on Saturday.

Synonyms: die Schau, die Messe

From 'aus-' (out) + 'stellen' (to place/put) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally means 'a putting out' or 'a displaying'.

Think of 'stellen' (to put) things 'aus' (out) for people to see, which is what an exhibition does.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.