German Expression · Native
Diesmal setze ich aus
I will sit this one out
Pronunciation: Diesmal setze ich aus
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: I will sit this one out.
Example
Danke für die Einladung, aber diesmal setze ich aus.
Thanks for the invitation, but I will sit this one out.
Practice tips
- Practice Diesmal setze ich aus out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for native-level learners.