B2 Adjectives & Adverbs 8 min read Easy

Focus Particle 'ausgerechnet': Of All Things

Use ausgerechnet to highlight an ironic or unlucky choice out of many possibilities.
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Use 'ausgerechnet' to express surprise or frustration that something happened to the least likely person, time, or place.

  • Use it to highlight an unexpected choice: 'Ausgerechnet heute regnet es!' (Of all days, it's raining today!)
  • Place it directly before the element you want to emphasize: 'Ich habe ausgerechnet ihn gefragt.' (I asked him, of all people.)
  • It often implies a negative outcome or irony: 'Ausgerechnet jetzt ist mein Akku leer.' (Of all times, my battery is dead now.)
Ausgerechnet + [Element of Surprise] + [Sentence]

Overview

Ever had your phone die right when you were about to show your QR code ticket? Or maybe you finally matched with someone on a dating app, but they turn out to be your cousin’s ex?

In German, we have a specific word for these "are you kidding me?" moments: ausgerechnet.

Think of it as the Murphy's Law of grammar particles.

It translates to "of all things," "of all people," or "of all times."

It highlights one specific choice or event out of many possibilities.

Usually, it implies that this choice is the most unlikely, annoying, or ironic one.

You are pointing a finger at a specific noun or time and saying: "Why this one?"

It is a "focus particle" because it puts a spotlight on one part of the sentence.

You will hear this in die Bahn (the train) when it is late for a job interview.

You will see it on TikTok when someone complains about das Wetter (the weather).

It is short, punchy, and carries a lot of emotional weight.

Don't worry, even though it sounds complex, using it is actually quite simple.

Think of it as adding a side-eye emoji to your sentence.

Maybe your der Professor gives a surprise test on a Friday? That is ausgerechnet am Freitag.

How This Grammar Works

Grammatically, ausgerechnet is an adverb that acts as a focus particle.
Its main job is to narrow down the focus of your sentence to one specific thing.
It doesn't change the ending of other words or require special cases.
It simply sits right in front of the word it wants to emphasize.
You can use it with der Name (names), die Zeit (time), or das Objekt (objects).
It acts like a linguistic highlighter for your frustration or surprise.
Imagine you have ten keys, and only one is broken.
If you pick that one, you say: "I picked ausgerechnet this key!"
It suggests there was a pool of options, and the universe chose the weirdest one.
You don't need to change the verb position for this particle.
It is very flexible and can move around depending on what you are highlighting.
If you put it before a person, you are shocked by that person.
If you put it before a day, you are annoyed by the timing.
It is like a salty seasoning you sprinkle on your nouns.
Just remember: wherever it goes, the "of all things" meaning follows it.
It's like that one friend who always shows up to the party uninvited.

Formation Pattern

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Using ausgerechnet is a simple three-step process:
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Identify the "problem" word in your sentence (the person, time, or thing).
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Place ausgerechnet directly before that word or its article.
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Keep the rest of the sentence exactly as it is.
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Here is how it looks in a basic sentence:
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Ich (I) habe (have) ausgerechnet meinen der Schlüssel (my key) vergessen (forgotten).
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In this case, you didn't forget your phone or your wallet—you forgot the key.
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Here is a pattern for time:
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Es (It) regnet (rains) ausgerechnet heute (today).
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It didn't rain yesterday when you were inside; it rains today during your picnic.
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Here is a pattern for people:
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Ausgerechnet du (you) hilfst (help) mir (me)?
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You are surprised that "you," of all people, are the one helping.
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Notice how the particle doesn't care about the gender of the noun.
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Whether it is der Hund, die Katze, or das Auto, ausgerechnet stays the same.
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It is a very stable friend in a world of changing German endings.
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Just don't put it at the very end of the sentence, or it loses its power.
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It needs to be the "opening act" for the word it is highlighting.

When To Use It

You should use ausgerechnet when you want to express irony or bad luck.
It is perfect for those "first world problems" we all post about.
Use it when your der Laptop (laptop) crashes during a Zoom meeting.
Use it when you run into your die Lehrerin (teacher) at a nightclub.
It is also great for expressing disbelief in a conversation.
  • "Ausgerechnet in diesem das Restaurant gibt es keine Pizza?"
(Of all restaurants, this one doesn't have pizza?)
It works well in social media captions to show you are "relatable."
Think of it as the verbal version of the "facepalm" emoji.
You can also use it for positive surprise, though it is less common.
  • "Ausgerechnet ich habe im Lotto gewonnen!"
(Of all people, I won the lottery!)
But mostly, it is for when the universe is being a bit of a troll.
It’s common in sports when the worst player scores the winning goal.
Or in dating when ausgerechnet your crush walks in while you have food in your teeth.
It adds a layer of "Can you believe this?" to your speech.

Common Mistakes

The biggest mistake is placing ausgerechnet too far from the focus word.
If you want to focus on the time, don't put it next to the verb.
  • ✗ Ich habe ausgerechnet vergessen heute.
  • ✓ Ich habe ausgerechnet heute vergessen.
Another mistake is confusing it with besonders (especially).
Besonders is for highlighting something because it is great or extra.
Ausgerechnet is for highlighting something because it is ironic or unexpected.
If you say a cake is ausgerechnet lecker, Germans will be very confused.
They will think you are shocked the cake isn't poisonous!
Don't use it for every single sentence, or you will sound like a drama queen.
It loses its punch if everything is "of all things."
Also, remember that it doesn't replace the article of the noun.
It sits in front of der, die, or das.
  • ✗ Ausgerechnet der Bus is wrong if you forget the article.
  • ✓ Ausgerechnet der Bus is the way to go.
Finally, don't forget it's an adverb, so it doesn't take adjective endings.
It is always ausgerechnet, never ausgerechneter or ausgerechnete.
Keep it simple and it will work perfectly for you.

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Learners often mix up ausgerechnet with gerade or besonders.
Gerade can mean "just" or "at this moment," but it can also mean "exactly."
  • "Gerade heute habe ich Zeit." (Exactly today I have time—neutral).
  • "Ausgerechnet heute habe ich Zeit." (Of all days, I have time—maybe I'm usually busy).
Ausgerechnet always adds that extra spice of "why now?" or "why this?"
Besonders is used to rank things by importance or quality.
  • "Ich mag besonders diese die Pizza." (I especially like this pizza—positive).
  • "Ausgerechnet diese die Pizza ist kalt." (Of all pizzas, this one is cold—ironic/bad).
Then there is eben, which means "just" or "simply."
  • "Das ist eben so." (That's just how it is—resignation).
  • "Ausgerechnet das muss passieren." (Of all things, this has to happen—annoyance).
While eben accepts the situation, ausgerechnet questions it.
Think of ausgerechnet as the more emotional, opinionated cousin of these words.
It is less about facts and more about your personal reaction to the fact.
If you want to be a robot, use gerade. If you want to be human, use ausgerechnet.

Quick FAQ

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Does ausgerechnet change based on case (Nominative, Accusative)?

No, it is an adverb and always stays the same. It is very easy to use!

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Can I use it for people's names?

Yes! "Ausgerechnet Max hat das gesagt?" (Of all people, Max said that?)

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Is it formal or informal?

It is both! You can use it with your der Chef (boss) or your die Bestie (best friend).

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Is it always negative?

Not always, but 90% of the time it is used for annoying or ironic things.

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Where does it go in a sentence?

Always directly before the word or phrase you want to emphasize.

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Can I use it with verbs?

Rarely. It usually focuses on nouns, pronouns, or time expressions.

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Is there a short version?

No, you have to say the whole thing. It's a mouthful but worth it!

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Can I use it twice in one sentence?

You could, but you would sound like you're having a very bad day.

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Does it work with "warum" (why)?

Yes! "Warum ausgerechnet ich?" (Why me, of all people?) is a classic phrase.

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Does it mean "calculated"?

The verb ausrechnen means to calculate, but as a particle, it means "of all things."

Placement of 'ausgerechnet'

Position Example Emphasis
Before Subject
Ausgerechnet er kommt.
The person
Before Time
Ausgerechnet heute regnet es.
The time
Before Object
Ich kaufte ausgerechnet das.
The object
Before Place
Ausgerechnet hier ist es laut.
The location
Before Prepositional Phrase
Ausgerechnet im Urlaub bin ich krank.
The situation
In Questions
Warum ausgerechnet jetzt?
The timing

Meanings

A focus particle used to express that a specific event, person, or time is the most unlikely or inconvenient one possible.

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Unexpected choice

Highlighting an unlikely person or thing.

“Ausgerechnet er hat gewonnen.”

“Ausgerechnet das billigste Modell ist das beste.”

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Inconvenient timing

Highlighting the worst possible moment.

“Ausgerechnet jetzt klingelt das Telefon.”

“Er kam ausgerechnet während des Meetings.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Focus Particle 'ausgerechnet': Of All Things
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Ausgerechnet + [Focus] + [Verb]...
Ausgerechnet heute ist es kalt.
Negative
Ausgerechnet + [Focus] + [Verb] + nicht...
Ausgerechnet das ist nicht wahr.
Question
Warum + ausgerechnet + [Focus] + [Verb]?
Warum ausgerechnet er?
Subject Focus
Ausgerechnet + [Subject] + [Verb]...
Ausgerechnet mein Lehrer hat das gesagt.
Time Focus
Ausgerechnet + [Time] + [Verb]...
Ausgerechnet am Sonntag muss ich arbeiten.
Object Focus
Subj + [Verb] + ausgerechnet + [Object]...
Ich habe ausgerechnet den teuren Wein gekauft.
Place Focus
Ausgerechnet + [Place] + [Verb]...
Ausgerechnet in Berlin ist es so teuer.
Short Answer
Ausgerechnet + [Focus]!
Ausgerechnet jetzt!

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Es ist bedauerlich, dass ausgerechnet er ausgewählt wurde.

Es ist bedauerlich, dass ausgerechnet er ausgewählt wurde. (Professional vs. Personal)

Neutral
Ausgerechnet er wurde ausgewählt.

Ausgerechnet er wurde ausgewählt. (Professional vs. Personal)

Informal
Ausgerechnet er? Echt jetzt?

Ausgerechnet er? Echt jetzt? (Professional vs. Personal)

Slang
Ausgerechnet der Typ? Ernsthaft?

Ausgerechnet der Typ? Ernsthaft? (Professional vs. Personal)

The 'Ausgerechnet' Universe

Ausgerechnet

People

  • er he
  • mein Chef my boss

Time

  • heute today
  • jetzt now

Places

  • hier here
  • im Büro in the office
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Examples by Level

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Ausgerechnet heute regnet es.

Of all days, it is raining today.

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Ausgerechnet er kommt.

He, of all people, is coming.

3

Ausgerechnet das ist kaputt.

That, of all things, is broken.

4

Ausgerechnet jetzt?

Now, of all times?

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Ich habe ausgerechnet den teuren Wein gekauft.

I bought the expensive wine, of all things.

2

Ausgerechnet am Montag habe ich frei.

I have off on Monday, of all days.

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Warum ausgerechnet ich?

Why me, of all people?

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Ausgerechnet mein Handy ist leer.

My phone, of all things, is dead.

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Er hat ausgerechnet die Person gefragt, die es nicht wissen darf.

He asked the one person who shouldn't know, of all people.

2

Ausgerechnet während meines Urlaubs muss das Büro anrufen.

The office has to call during my vacation, of all times.

3

Ausgerechnet dieses Restaurant hat heute geschlossen.

This restaurant, of all places, is closed today.

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Sie hat ausgerechnet den Job abgelehnt, den sie immer wollte.

She rejected the job she always wanted, of all things.

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Es ist bezeichnend, dass ausgerechnet er die Rede hält.

It is telling that he, of all people, is giving the speech.

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Ausgerechnet in einer Zeit der Krise wird das Budget gekürzt.

In a time of crisis, of all times, the budget is being cut.

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Ausgerechnet das kleinste Detail hat das ganze Projekt ruiniert.

The smallest detail, of all things, ruined the whole project.

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Man fragt sich, warum ausgerechnet diese Methode gewählt wurde.

One wonders why this method, of all things, was chosen.

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Ausgerechnet die Person, die am wenigsten Ahnung hat, gibt Ratschläge.

The person with the least knowledge, of all people, is giving advice.

2

Ausgerechnet an diesem Ort sollte das neue Denkmal entstehen.

At this location, of all places, the new monument was to be built.

3

Es ist ironisch, dass ausgerechnet der Kritiker das Buch lobt.

It is ironic that the critic, of all people, praises the book.

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Ausgerechnet jetzt, wo wir fast fertig sind, gibt es Probleme.

Now, of all times, when we are almost done, there are problems.

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Ausgerechnet jene, die von Toleranz predigen, zeigen sich intolerant.

Those who preach tolerance, of all people, show themselves to be intolerant.

2

Ausgerechnet im Moment des Triumphs ereilte ihn das Schicksal.

At the moment of triumph, of all times, fate overtook him.

3

Ausgerechnet das, was wir für sicher hielten, ist nun gefährdet.

That which we considered safe, of all things, is now at risk.

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Man wählte ausgerechnet den Weg des größten Widerstands.

They chose the path of greatest resistance, of all things.

Easily Confused

Focus Particle 'ausgerechnet': Of All Things vs Gerade vs. Ausgerechnet

Both can be used with time, but 'gerade' is neutral while 'ausgerechnet' is ironic.

Focus Particle 'ausgerechnet': Of All Things vs Nur vs. Ausgerechnet

Both limit the scope, but 'nur' means 'only', while 'ausgerechnet' means 'of all things'.

Focus Particle 'ausgerechnet': Of All Things vs Besonders vs. Ausgerechnet

Both emphasize, but 'besonders' is positive/neutral, 'ausgerechnet' is negative.

Common Mistakes

✗

Ich ausgerechnet gehe.

✓

Ausgerechnet ich gehe.

Particle placement is wrong.
✗

Ausgerechnet heute ist gut.

✓

Ausgerechnet heute ist schlecht.

Usually used for negative contexts.
✗

Ausgerechnet mein Freund.

✓

Ausgerechnet mein Freund hat mich angerufen.

Needs a full sentence.
✗

Ausgerechnet das ist toll.

✓

Ausgerechnet das ist ärgerlich.

Again, polarity mismatch.
✗

Warum du ausgerechnet?

✓

Warum ausgerechnet du?

Word order in questions.
✗

Ausgerechnet jetzt ich bin müde.

✓

Ausgerechnet jetzt bin ich müde.

Verb second rule.
✗

Ich habe ausgerechnet gekauft das Brot.

✓

Ich habe ausgerechnet das Brot gekauft.

Object placement.
✗

Es ist ausgerechnet, dass er kommt.

✓

Ausgerechnet er kommt.

It's not a conjunction.
✗

Ausgerechnet der Mann, wer...

✓

Ausgerechnet der Mann, der...

Relative clause error.
✗

Ich habe ausgerechnet das Auto, das rot ist, gekauft.

✓

Ich habe ausgerechnet das rote Auto gekauft.

Adjective placement.
✗

Ausgerechnet, dass er das tat!

✓

Dass ausgerechnet er das tat!

Focus particle scope.
✗

Ausgerechnet er, der immer pünktlich ist, kam spät.

✓

Ausgerechnet er, der sonst immer pünktlich ist, kam spät.

Nuance error.
✗

Man wählte ausgerechnet den Weg, der am schwersten war.

✓

Man wählte ausgerechnet den schwersten Weg.

Stylistic preference.

Sentence Patterns

Ausgerechnet ___ ist passiert.

Warum hast du ausgerechnet ___ gefragt?

Ausgerechnet ___ musste das passieren.

Es ist ironisch, dass ausgerechnet ___ das gesagt hat.

Real World Usage

Texting very common

Ausgerechnet jetzt ist mein Akku leer!

Social Media constant

Ausgerechnet heute streikt die Bahn.

Job Interview occasional

Ich habe mich ausgerechnet bei Ihnen beworben.

Travel common

Ausgerechnet unser Hotel hatte kein WLAN.

Food Delivery common

Ausgerechnet meine Pizza war kalt.

Academic occasional

Ausgerechnet dieser Autor widerspricht der Theorie.

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Placement is key

Always keep it right before the word you want to emphasize.
⚠️

Don't use for good news

It sounds sarcastic if you use it for something positive.
🎯

Use in questions

It makes your questions sound more natural and frustrated.
💬

Bonding

Use it to complain with friends; it's a great way to build rapport.

Smart Tips

Use 'ausgerechnet' to make your complaint sound more natural.

Heute regnet es. → Ausgerechnet heute regnet es!

Put 'ausgerechnet' before the person's name.

Er hat das gesagt. → Ausgerechnet er hat das gesagt.

Add 'ausgerechnet' to your 'Warum' questions.

Warum hast du das getan? → Warum ausgerechnet hast du das getan?

Place it before the place name.

Hier ist es laut. → Ausgerechnet hier ist es laut.

Pronunciation

AUS-ge-rech-net

Stress

Stress the first syllable of 'ausgerechnet'.

Disbelief

Ausgerechnet... JETZT?

Rising intonation on the emphasized word.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Ausgerechnet' as 'Out-of-reckoning' — it's the thing that ruins your calculations!

Visual Association

Imagine a calendar where every day is sunny, but a big black cloud is hovering over exactly one day. That day is 'ausgerechnet'.

Rhyme

Ausgerechnet, was für ein Pech, alles andere wäre besser weg!

Story

I planned a picnic. The weather was perfect. But ausgerechnet on that day, my car broke down. Then, ausgerechnet my boss called. Finally, ausgerechnet it started to rain.

Word Web

ironischüberraschendunpassendärgerlichunwahrscheinlichausgerechnet

Challenge

For one day, write down every time something goes wrong and start the sentence with 'Ausgerechnet...'

Cultural Notes

Germans use this to bond over shared annoyances, like train delays.

Comes from 'ausrechnen' (to calculate).

Conversation Starters

“

Was war das Ärgerlichste, das dir diese Woche passiert ist?

“

Hast du schon mal jemanden getroffen, den du nicht sehen wolltest?

“

Was ist das unnötigste Geschenk, das du je bekommen hast?

“

Gibt es ein Datum, das du besonders hasst?

Journal Prompts

Write about a day where everything went wrong.
Describe a time you were surprised by a person's actions.
Reflect on a decision you regret.
Write a short story about a travel disaster.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

___ heute muss es regnen!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet
It highlights the irony of the rain today.
Which sentence is correct? Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses 'ausgerechnet' correctly?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet ich habe gewonnen.
It must be placed before the emphasized word.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Ich habe gekauft ausgerechnet das Brot.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich habe ausgerechnet das Brot gekauft.
It should be before the object.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

heute / regnet / es / ausgerechnet

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet heute regnet es.
Standard word order.
Match the focus. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Alle sind korrekt.
It works for all these categories.
Transform the sentence. Sentence Transformation

Er hat das gesagt. (Emphasize 'er')

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet er hat das gesagt.
Placing it before 'er' emphasizes the person.
Select the best fit. Multiple Choice

Warum ___ hast du das getan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ausgerechnet
It adds the nuance of 'of all times/reasons'.
Fill in the blank.

___ in Berlin ist es so teuer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet
It highlights the irony of the location.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Fill in the blank.

___ heute muss es regnen!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet
It highlights the irony of the rain today.
Which sentence is correct? Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses 'ausgerechnet' correctly?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet ich habe gewonnen.
It must be placed before the emphasized word.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Ich habe gekauft ausgerechnet das Brot.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich habe ausgerechnet das Brot gekauft.
It should be before the object.
Build a sentence. Sentence Building

heute / regnet / es / ausgerechnet

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet heute regnet es.
Standard word order.
Match the focus. Match Pairs

Match the sentence to the focus.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Alle sind korrekt.
It works for all these categories.
Transform the sentence. Sentence Transformation

Er hat das gesagt. (Emphasize 'er')

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet er hat das gesagt.
Placing it before 'er' emphasizes the person.
Select the best fit. Multiple Choice

Warum ___ hast du das getan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ausgerechnet
It adds the nuance of 'of all times/reasons'.
Fill in the blank.

___ in Berlin ist es so teuer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet
It highlights the irony of the location.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

___ mein Ex-Freund ist in diesem Café.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

heute / Ausgerechnet / die / ist / geschlossen / Bibliothek / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet heute ist die Bibliothek geschlossen.
Translate to German. Translation

Of all people, you are helping me?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet du hilfst mir?
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Es regnet ausgerechnete heute.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Es regnet ausgerechnet heute.
Match the German to the English. Match Pairs

Match the phrases:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ausgerechnet ich : of all people, me
Which sentence shows surprise? Multiple Choice

Someone wins who never wins:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet er hat gewonnen!
Fill in the blank. Fill in the Blank

Muss das ___ mir passieren?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ausgerechnet
Put the words in order. Sentence Reorder

WLAN / ausgerechnet / ist / Das / langsam / jetzt / .

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Das WLAN ist ausgerechnet jetzt langsam.
Translate 'Of all restaurants'. Translation

Of all restaurants...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ausgerechnet dieses Restaurant...
Which is more ironic? Multiple Choice

You lose your keys at the locksmith:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ich verliere ausgerechnet beim Schlüsseldienst meine Schlüssel.

Score: /10

FAQ (8)

Usually no, it sounds sarcastic. Use 'besonders' instead.

Directly before the word you want to emphasize.

No, it's a focus particle.

No, it doesn't affect conjugation.

No, that's grammatically incorrect.

It's neutral, but common in informal speech.

'Gerade' is temporal/neutral, 'ausgerechnet' is ironic.

Yes, it's fine in emails and articles.

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In Other Languages

Spanish partial

justo

German 'ausgerechnet' is more ironic.

French partial

justement

German is strictly ironic.

Japanese high

yori ni yotte

Japanese is a phrase, German is a particle.

Arabic moderate

bil-dhat

German is more emotive.

Chinese high

pian pian

German is more flexible in placement.

English high

of all things

German is more concise.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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German Modal Particle 'nur': Adding Emotion to Sentences

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