auswärtig
Translation
foreign, external, non-resident, out-of-town
Examples
Das Auswärtige Amt ist für die Außenpolitik zuständig.
The Foreign Office is responsible for foreign policy.
Er hatte viele auswärtige Termine.
He had many out-of-town appointments.
Auswärtige Besucher sind herzlich willkommen.
Visitors from out of town are very welcome.
Grammar Patterns
auswärtig + Noun (as an adjective before a noun) He is an auswärtiger Student (a student from out of town).
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausländisch, extern; Antonyms: inländisch, hiesig (local)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) + '-wärts' (directional suffix, like -wards) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It implies 'outward-facing' or 'from outwards'.
Memory Tips
Think of things that are 'outwards' from your home base, whether it's your town or your country. This covers both 'out-of-town' and 'foreign'.