ungewöhnlich
/ʊnɡəˈvøːnlɪç/adjective★Intermediate
general
unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary
Das Wetter heute ist ungewöhnlich warm für diese Jahreszeit.
The weather today is unusually warm for this time of year.
Sie hat ein ungewöhnliches Talent für Musik.
She has an uncommon talent for music.
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Often used to describe something that deviates from the norm or expected pattern.
Collocations
ungewöhnlich gutunusually goodungewöhnlich schnellunusually fastungewöhnlich oftunusually often
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'ungewöhnlich' to emphasize how something stands out from what is typical or expected.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the prefix 'un-' (not) and the adjective 'gewöhnlich' (usual or ordinary).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both positive and negative deviations from the norm.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixgewöhnlich
usual or ordinary
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