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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
adj
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
komisch
adj
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
seltsam
adj
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
verwunderlich
adj
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
fremd
adj
Unfamiliar, not yet part of one's experience.
seltsam
adj
(particle physics) Having the quantum mechanical property of strangeness.
fremd
adj
(obsolete) Belonging to another country; foreign.
ausländisch
adj
(obsolete) Belonging to another country; foreign.

What does "strange" mean?

  1. adjective Unusual, odd, or surprising, and not what you would expect.
    "There was a strange smell coming from the basement."
  2. 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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

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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