ausgesucht
Translation
selected, chosen, exquisite, hand-picked
Examples
Ich habe mir ein schönes Kleid ausgesucht.
I have chosen a beautiful dress for myself.
Das ist ein ausgesucht gutes Restaurant.
That is an exquisitely good restaurant.
Die Geschenke sind sorgfältig ausgesucht.
The gifts are carefully selected.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) has chosen ((sth.)) for oneself ((sb.)) has chosen ((sth.)) for oneself I have chosen a book for myself.
an exquisitely ((adjective)) ((noun)) an exquisitely ((adjective)) ((noun)) That is an exquisitely fine wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgewählt, erlesen; Antonyms: zufällig (random)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'gesucht', the past participle of 'suchen' (to search). It means to 'search out' something from a larger group.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'search out' (aussuchen) the best apple from a pile at the market. It is 'selected'.