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
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
gruselig
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
seltsam
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
unheimlich
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
verblüffend
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
verstörend
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
Unheimliche
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.
Verstörende
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.
What does "uncanny" mean?
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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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