strange in German
strange in German is sonderbar, komisch, seltsam — strange means unusual, odd, or surprising, and not what you would expect.
strange in German
sonderbar
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
komisch
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
seltsam
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
verwunderlich
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
fremd
Unfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.
seltsam
(particle physics) Having the quantum mechanical property of strangeness.
fremd
(obsolete) Belonging to another country; foreign.
ausländisch
(obsolete) Belonging to another country; foreign.
What does "strange" mean?
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adjective Unusual, odd, or surprising, and not what you would expect.
"There was a strange smell coming from the basement."
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adjective Unfamiliar; not previously known or experienced.
"She woke up in a strange city with no idea where she was."
strange in a sentence
- There was a strange smell coming from the basement.
- It felt strange going back to the old house after all these years.
- She woke up in a strange city with no idea where she was.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "strange" in German?
"strange" in German is sonderbar, komisch, seltsam. strange means: Unusual, odd, or surprising, and not what you would expect.
How do you use "strange" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a strange smell coming from the basement." In German, "strange" is sonderbar, komisch, seltsam.
Are there other ways to say "strange" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "strange": sonderbar, komisch, seltsam, verwunderlich, fremd, ausländisch.
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