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uncanny in German

uncanny in German is frappierend, gruselig, seltsam — uncanny means strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.

uncanny in German

frappierend
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
gruselig
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
seltsam
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
unheimlich
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
verblüffend
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
verstörend
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
Unheimliche
noun
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.
Verstörende
noun
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.

What does "uncanny" mean?

  1. adj Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
    "There was an uncanny silence in the house after everyone left."

uncanny in a sentence

  • There was an uncanny silence in the house after everyone left.
  • He bears an uncanny resemblance to his grandfather.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "uncanny" in German?

"uncanny" in German is frappierend, gruselig, seltsam. uncanny means: Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.

How do you use "uncanny" in a sentence?

Example: "There was an uncanny silence in the house after everyone left." In German, "uncanny" is frappierend, gruselig, seltsam.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "uncanny": frappierend, gruselig, seltsam, unheimlich, verblüffend, verstörend.

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