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special in German

special in German is speziell, besondere, ungewöhnlich — special means different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.

special in German

speziell
adj
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
besondere
adj
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
ungewöhnlich
adj
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Sonder-
adj
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Spezial-
adj
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
speziell
adj
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Lieblings-
adj
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Sonder-
adj
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Spezial-
adj
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
bestimmt
adj
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Sonderangebot
noun
A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual.
Sondersendung
noun
A meal offered only at a certain time by a restaurant, not as a standing fixture of the menu; often, one of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price; also often a dish at a nondiscounted price that is seasonal or otherwise exciting or unusual.

What does "special" mean?

  1. adj Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
    "She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion."
  2. noun A reduced price offered for a limited time, or the item sold at that price.
    "The restaurant's lunch special was soup and a sandwich for six dollars."
  3. noun A one-off television or radio program outside the usual schedule.
    "The network aired a holiday special featuring the whole cast."
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special in a sentence

  • She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion.
  • Every child is special in their own way.
  • The restaurant's lunch special was soup and a sandwich for six dollars.
  • The network aired a holiday special featuring the whole cast.

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What is "special" in German?

"special" in German is speziell, besondere, ungewöhnlich. special means: Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.

How do you use "special" in a sentence?

Example: "She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion." In German, "special" is speziell, besondere, ungewöhnlich.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "special": speziell, besondere, ungewöhnlich, Sonder-, Spezial-, Lieblings-.

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