This is the 13296th most frequent German word.
aussen
"Außen" means "outside" in English.
'Außen' is used to indicate being outside of a contained structure or space.
Die Tür war von außen verschlossen.
The door was locked from the outside.
'Außen' refers here to the outer surface or area of an object.
Das Außen der Verpackung ist beschädigt, aber das Innen ist intakt.
The exterior of the packaging is damaged, but the interior is intact.
'Außen' emphasizes the open, external nature of the location in contrast to being indoors or enclosed.