Adverb
ausgerechnet
of all (things, people, times); just, precisely (expressing irritation that it should be this one)
B2
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Meanings
Adverb
- of all (things, people, times); just, precisely (expressing irritation that it should be this one)
- Used to express the fact that the speaker thinks something is unlikely
Example sentence
Warum habt ihr ausgerechnet dieses Lied gesungen?
Why did you sing that song of all songs?
Usage
- ausgerechnet heute — today of all days; often expresses annoyance
- ausgerechnet du — you of all people; highlights an unexpected choice
Ausgerechnet am Umzugstag fiel der Aufzug aus.
The lift broke down on moving day of all days.