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oddity in German

oddity in German is Merkwürdigkeit, Seltsamkeit — oddity means a strange or unusual thing, person, or detail.

oddity in German

Merkwürdigkeit
noun
(countable) An odd or strange thing or opinion.
Seltsamkeit
noun
(uncountable) Strangeness.

What does "oddity" mean?

  1. noun A strange or unusual thing, person, or detail.
    "The two-headed calf was the fairground's star oddity."
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oddity in a sentence

  • The two-headed calf was the fairground's star oddity.
  • Among the antiques was one genuine oddity: a clock with no hands.

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What is "oddity" in German?

"oddity" in German is Merkwürdigkeit, Seltsamkeit. oddity means: A strange or unusual thing, person, or detail.

How do you use "oddity" in a sentence?

Example: "The two-headed calf was the fairground's star oddity." In German, "oddity" is Merkwürdigkeit, Seltsamkeit.

Are there other ways to say "oddity" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "oddity": Merkwürdigkeit, Seltsamkeit.

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