außen
Translation
outside, outdoors
Examples
Wir essen heute außen.
We are eating outside today.
Von außen sieht das Haus schön aus.
From the outside, the house looks nice.
Grammar Patterns
Used as an adverb of place. The children are playing outside in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: draußen; Antonyms: innen, drinnen
Etymology
From Old High German 'ūzan', related to 'aus' (out).
Memory Tips
Think of 'aus' (out). 'Außen' is the 'where' version of it. It's the direct opposite of 'innen' (inside).