die  Exklusivität

C1

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/ɛkskluːzɪviˈtɛːt/

🧐 What does 'die Exklusivität' mean?

Die Exklusivität (noun, feminine) describes the state or quality of being exclusive. This means that something is only accessible or available to a specific, limited circle of people or under special conditions. It often implies rarity, specialness, prestige, or a high price.

• Main meaning: The state of being exclusive, special, limited to a small group.
• Context: Often used in connection with luxury goods, services, contracts, rights, or social groups.

There is only one article for this word: die Exklusivität. It is an abstract noun derived from the adjective 'exklusiv'.

Article rules for der, die, and das

📊 Grammar of 'die Exklusivität' in Detail

'Die Exklusivität' is a feminine noun. It is mainly used in the singular. The plural ('die Exklusivitäten') is rare but can occur to denote different types or instances of exclusivity.

Example Sentences

1. Die Exklusivität dieses Clubs zieht viele reiche Leute an. (The exclusivity of this club attracts many rich people.)
2. Der hohe Preis unterstreicht die Exklusivität der Marke. (The high price emphasizes the exclusivity of the brand.)
3. Wegen der Exklusivität der Veranstaltung gab es nur wenige Tickets. (Because of the exclusivity of the event, there were only a few tickets.)
4. Mit dieser Mitgliedschaft genießen Sie besondere Exklusivität. (With this membership, you enjoy special exclusivity.)

💡 How to use 'Exklusivität'?

The term 'Exklusivität' is frequently used to emphasize a special status or limited availability.

• Marketing & Commerce: To make products or services more desirable (e.g., „Die Exklusivität dieser limitierten Auflage ist garantiert.“ - "The exclusivity of this limited edition is guaranteed.").
• Contracts & Law: To describe sole rights (e.g., „Der Vertrag sichert dem Vertriebspartner die Exklusivität für diese Region zu.“ - "The contract guarantees the distribution partner exclusivity for this region.").
• Social Context: To describe the closed nature or selectiveness of a group (e.g., „Die Exklusivität des Zirkels machte es schwer, aufgenommen zu werden.“ - "The exclusivity of the circle made it difficult to be accepted.").
• Information: Access to specific, not generally available information (e.g., „Journalisten erhalten oft Exklusivität für bestimmte Nachrichten.“ - "Journalists often receive exclusivity for certain news.").

Distinction:

• Einzigartigkeit (uniqueness): Emphasizes more the unique selling proposition, not necessarily limited access. Something can be unique but available to everyone.
• Besonderheit (specialness): Is a more general term for something extraordinary or remarkable, not necessarily exclusive.

🧠 Mnemonics for 'die Exklusivität'

Article Mnemonic: Many abstract nouns ending in -tät in German are feminine ('die'). Think of: die Qualität (quality), die Aktivität (activity), die Realität (reality)... and also die Exklusivität. The ending -tät practically screams 'die'!

Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine a door labeled "Extra special, only for a few". Only those with the key get in – that's the essence of Exklusivität. The 'Ex' suggests 'outside' or 'excluding' others.

↔️ Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Note: Words like Seltenheit (rarity) or Luxus (luxury) are often associated with Exklusivität, but are not direct synonyms. Rarity describes low availability, luxury describes the elaborate character.

😂 A Little Joke

Warum hat der VIP-Bereich im Stadion eine Drehtür?

Damit die Exklusivität auch mal 'ne Runde dreht! 😉

(Why does the VIP area in the stadium have a revolving door? So that exclusivity gets to 'take a spin' too! - Play on words: 'eine Runde drehen' means to go for a spin/walk, but also literally 'to turn a round'.)

✍️ Poem about Exclusivity

Ein gold'ner Schein, ein hoher Zaun,
Nicht jeder darf hierüber schaun'.
Die Exklusivität, so fein,
Lässt nur die Wenigsten herein.
Ein Club, ein Duft, ein selt'nes Gut,
Sie flüstert leis': Sei auf der Hut,
Denn was nur wenige besitzen,
Lässt Herzen höher, schneller spitzen.

(A golden gleam, a high fence tall,
Not everyone may look over this wall.
Exclusivity, so fine,
Lets only the selected few inside.
A club, a scent, a rare good found,
It whispers softly: Be aware,
For what only few possess,
Makes hearts beat faster, I confess.)

🧩 Riddle

Ich bin ein Status, oft begehrt,
Durch mich wird Zugang dir verwehrt,
Es sei denn, du gehörst dazu,
Zum kleinen Kreis, im Nu.
Luxusmarken lieben mich,
Ich mache selten, sicherlich.

Wie heiße ich? (weiblich)

(I am a status, often desired,
Through me, access is denied,
Unless you belong, it's true,
To the small circle, quick for you.
Luxury brands adore me,
I make things rare, assuredly.

What am I called? (feminine))

Solution: die Exklusivität

✨ Other Information

Word Formation:

The word 'Exklusivität' is a derived noun.

• It is based on the adjective exklusiv (exclusive).
• The suffix -tät is added to turn the adjective into an abstract noun (similar to naiv -> Naivität or aktiv -> Aktivität).

Etymology:

The word comes from the Latin exclusivus, meaning "excluding", which in turn comes from excludere ("to shut out, exclude") (ex- = out; claudere = to close, shut).