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
Composed of 'aus' (out of), 'Nahme' (a form related to 'nehmen', to take), and 'weise' (way). It signifies something done 'in the way of an exception'.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'taking something out' ('aus') of a set of rules for a special case.