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
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
besondere
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
ungewöhnlich
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Sonder-
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Spezial-
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
speziell
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Lieblings-
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Sonder-
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Spezial-
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
bestimmt
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
Sonderangebot
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
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?
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adj Different from what is usual or ordinary in a valued way.
"She saved her favorite dress for a special occasion."
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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."
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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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