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ausführlich

detailed, thorough, at length

adjective OWS-fue-r-likh Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

in depth

Usage Note

Ausführlich describes communication that covers a subject fully; ausführlich berichten means to report in detail. Contrasts with kurz (brief) and fits written as well as spoken discourse.

Examples

"Sie erklärte ausführlich, warum sie abgelehnt hatte."

Natural Translation

She explained in detail why she had declined.

Literal Translation

She explained thoroughly why she had declined.

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