exponiert
Translation
exposed, prominent, in a high-profile position, vulnerable
Examples
Das Haus liegt in exponierter Lage.
The house is in an exposed location.
Er hat eine exponierte Stellung in der Firma.
He has a prominent position in the company.
Der Bergsteiger war dem Wetter exponiert.
The mountaineer was exposed to the weather.
Grammar Patterns
in ((an exposed)) location ((to be)) to be in an exposed location The hotel is in a very exposed location.
((to have)) a ((prominent)) position to have a prominent position She has a prominent position in politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgesetzt, prominent; Antonyms: geschützt, versteckt
Etymology
From Latin 'exponere' (to place out), meaning to be placed out in the open.
Memory Tips
It can mean literally 'exposed' to weather, or figuratively 'exposed' to public scrutiny in a prominent role.