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Sonderbarkeit
German → American English
American English
peculiarity
Unusualness; a peculiar or strange quality, feature, or behavior.
Die Sonderbarkeit seiner Gewohnheiten irritierte seine Kollegen.Use Sonderbarkeit for an unusual quality or odd feature; it is fairly formal and often sounds a bit literary. In everyday speech, Menschen usually say merkwürdig, komisch, or seltsam instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Sonderbarkeit” mean in English?
It means “peculiarity,” “oddity,” or an unusual characteristic.
Is “Sonderbarkeit” a positive or negative word?
It is usually neutral to mildly negative, describing something strange or unusual rather than clearly good or bad.
What is the adjective form of “Sonderbarkeit”?
The adjective is “sonderbar,” meaning “strange” or “peculiar.”
How do you use “Sonderbarkeit” in a sentence?
You can say: „Die Sonderbarkeit seines Verhaltens fiel allen auf.“ — “The peculiarity of his behavior stood out to everyone.”