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besonders

special

Meaning of besonders

different from normal and important

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German/bəˈzɔndɐs/
special
besonders - special
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besonders with English translation

besonders usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Heute ist ein besonderer Tag.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Das war ein besonderes Geschenk.

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besonders belongs to the topic "Top 500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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besonders synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between besonders / speziell / außergewöhnlich / besonders wertvoll / eigenartig / sonderbar

S
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speziell

Specialized or intended for a specific purpose; close to “special,” but often means “specific.”

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außergewöhnlich

Unusual, outstanding, beyond the ordinary; emphasizes a high level or rarity.

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B
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besonders wertvoll

Especially valuable, precious, or important; emphasizes value more than plain “special.”

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eigenartig

Odd, peculiar, or idiosyncratic; can be neutral or slightly negative when describing unusual behavior or appearance.

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S
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sonderbar

Very strange, odd, or peculiar; sounds more negative and somewhat old-fashioned than “eigenartig.”

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E
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einzigartig

Unique, one of a kind; stronger than plain “special” because it emphasizes being irreplaceable.

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U
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ungewöhnlich

Unusual, uncommon, or not typical; a neutral way to describe something that does not match the norm.

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B
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bemerkenswert

Remarkable, notable, or worth attention; often used for achievements or facts.

A1Often

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How to pronounce besonders and what this word means

besonders means special. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce besonders

/bəˈzɔndɐs/

besonders translation

special

besonders examples

Heute ist ein besonderer Tag.

besonders transcription

/bəˈzɔndɐs/

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besonders meaning: what does it mean?

anders als normal und wichtig

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besonders is pronounced as /bəˈzɔndɐs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

besonders definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Heute ist ein besonderer Tag. Translation: Сегодня особенный день.

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