besonders
/bəˈzɔndɐs/adjective★Intermediate
formalinformal
Special, particular, or exceptional in some way
Das ist besonders wichtig.
This is particularly important.
Er hat eine besondere Begabung für Musik.
He has a special talent for music.
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Often used to emphasize uniqueness or importance.
Collocations
besonders wichtigparticularly importantbesonders gutespecially goodbesonders schwerespecially difficult
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasizing Importance
Use 'besonders' to highlight something as particularly significant or noteworthy.
⚡Gold Rule
Comparative Use
'Besonders' is often paired with comparative adjectives to intensify meaning.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'besunder', meaning 'separate' or 'distinct'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used with comparative adjectives (e.g., 'besonders gut') to emphasize a quality.
Word Breakdown
besonder
special, distinct
root-s
suffix indicating comparison
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