ausnahmsweise
Translation
exceptionally, as an exception, for once
Examples
Ausnahmsweise darfst du heute länger aufbleiben.
As an exception, you can stay up later today.
Er kommt ausnahmsweise mal pünktlich.
For once, he's arriving on time.
Grammar Patterns
Modifies an entire clause, usually at the beginning Ausnahmsweise regnet es heute nicht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: im Ausnahmefall, einmalig; Antonyms: regelmäßig, immer
Etymology
From 'aus' (out of) + 'Nahme' (taking) + 'weise' (way/manner). Literally 'in a way of taking out', meaning an exception.
Memory Tips
Think of it as taking something 'out' (aus) of the normal rule, making it an exception.