Exempt from Meaning in English

expression

US

ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ /ˈfɹəm

ig-ZEMPT frum

UK

ɛɡzˈɛmpt/ /fɹˈɒm

eg-ZEMPT fr-OM

التعريف

Not required to do something that most people usually must do, such as paying a tax or following a rule.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This phrase is formal and often used with rules, laws, taxes, or requirements (e.g., 'exempt from taxes'). It is almost always followed by a noun or gerund ("exempt from homework"). 'Exempt' is an adjective and needs 'from' to specify what is not required.

• Spanish: exento de
• Portuguese (BR): isento de
• Portuguese (PT): isento de
• Chinese (Simplified): 免于
• Chinese (Traditional): 免於
• Hindi: से मुक्त
• Arabic: معفى من
• Bengali: থেকে অব্যাহতি
• Russian: освобождён от
• Japanese: 免除されている
• Vietnamese: được miễn khỏi
• Korean: ~에서 면제된
• Turkish: -den muaf
• Urdu: سے مستثنیٰ
• Indonesian: dibebaskan dari

جمل نموذجية

Children under five are exempt from the entrance fee.

basic

Some foods are exempt from sales tax.

basic

He is exempt from military service because of his health.

basic

I'm exempt from paying this fee because I'm a student.

natural

If you have already paid, you’re exempt from this charge next month.

natural

Staff working overtime are exempt from clocking out at the usual time.

natural