seltsam
strange
unusual or hard to understand
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Neutral to mildly odd; suggests something unusual without sounding strongly negative.
Very close to "strange"; often means unusual or hard to understand.
More literary and a bit stronger; suggests something unsettling, awkward, or alienating.
Highlights something unusual or distinctive; can mean simply "peculiar" without being negative.
Very conversational; can mean both "strange" and "funny," so context matters.
A form of "seltsam" meaning "strange"; used in adjective agreement, for example with feminine nouns or plural forms.
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How to pronounce seltsam and what this word means
seltsam means strange. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce seltsam
/ˈzɛltzaːm/
seltsam translation
strange
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Das ist eine seltsame Geschichte.
seltsam transcription
/ˈzɛltzaːm/
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seltsam meaning: what does it mean?
ungewöhnlich oder schwer zu verstehen
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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 Geschichte. Translation: Это странная история.
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