Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A smaller group within an organization assigned to discuss or handle a particular task.
Natural examples
Ein Ausschuss prüft die Vorschläge für das Sommerfest.
A committee examines the proposals for the summer festival.
Wer gehört dem neuen Ausschuss an?
Who belongs to the new committee?
Die beiden Ausschüsse treffen sich nächste Woche gemeinsam.
The two committees will meet together next week.
Usage note
The plural is Ausschüsse with an umlaut. One Ausschuss consists of several members; its genitive is des Ausschusses.
Mini-lesson: Ausschuss
A smaller group within an organization assigned to discuss or handle a particular task. The plural is Ausschüsse with an umlaut. One Ausschuss consists of several members; its genitive is des Ausschusses.
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