der Ausgang
Translation
exit, outcome, ending
Examples
Wo ist der Ausgang?
Where is the exit?
Der Ausgang des Spiels war überraschend.
The outcome of the game was surprising.
Der Roman hat einen offenen Ausgang.
The novel has an open ending.
Grammar Patterns
the exit from sth. der Ausgang aus et3 We are looking for the exit from the labyrinth.
the outcome of sth. der Ausgang von et3 The outcome of the election is still unclear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausweg (way out); Ergebnis, Resultat (outcome). Antonyms: der Eingang (entrance); der Anfang (beginning).
Etymology
From the verb 'ausgehen' (to go out). Composed of 'aus-' (out) + 'Gang' (walk, way). Literally 'a way out'.
Memory Tips
Think 'aus' (out) + 'Gang' (go/walk) = the way you 'go out'. It's the direct opposite of 'Eingang' (in-go), the entrance.