seltsam
odd
strange or unusual
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seltsam synonyms
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A little strange or unusual, often with a mild sense of surprise or puzzlement.
Strange or noteworthy; can mean something unusual or something that makes you wonder.
Strange or unusual; in everyday speech it often just means “not as usual,” sometimes with a light humorous tone.
Unusual or peculiar; emphasizes that something differs from the normal or expected.
Odd as in “odd number”; not used for “strange” here, but for numbers.
Uneven or irregular; describes distribution, surface, movement, or rhythm, not “strangeness.”
Quirky or eccentric; used mostly for people, especially when their odd habits seem harmless or even endearing.
Curious, unusual, or rare; often suggests interest rather than just oddness.
Very strange, bizarre, or grotesque; stronger and more striking than seltsam.
Quirky, eccentric, or odd; can sound a bit ironic and often describes unusual behavior or appearance.
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How to pronounce seltsam and what this word means
seltsam means odd. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce seltsam
/ˈzɛltzaːm/
seltsam translation
odd
seltsam examples
Das ist eine seltsame Idee.
seltsam transcription
/ˈzɛltzaːm/
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seltsam meaning: what does it mean?
merkwürdig oder ungewöhnlich
seltsam pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
seltsam is pronounced as /ˈzɛltzaːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
seltsam definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das ist eine seltsame Idee. Translation: Это странная идея.
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