besonders
especially
Meaning of besonders
mehr als gewöhnlich oder im Besonderen
more than usual or in particular
Pronunciation
besonders with English translation
besonders usage examples
Ich mag Obst, besonders Äpfel.
I like fruit, especially apples.
Heute ist es besonders kalt.
It's especially cold today.
besonders synonyms
What's the difference between besonders, vor allem, insbesondere, namentlich, speziell, vorwiegend, and eigentlich
Highlights the main or most important item; very close to “especially” in everyday use.
A more formal and precise way to single out a specific case or detail; slightly more formal than “vor allem”.
Usually means “namely, specifically, by name”; it is not exactly “especially” but introduces a precise clarification.
Emphasizes something special, specific, or made for a particular case; often closer to “special/specific” than “especially”.
Means “mainly, predominantly”; it describes what happens mostly, not just what is highlighted.
Means “mainly, chiefly”; it points to the main part or main reason, not just emphasis.
Advanced: broader words
Usually means “actually, in fact” and only sometimes introduces a topic softly; it is not a direct synonym of “especially”.
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Questions about this word
What does besonders mean?
more than usual or in particular
How do you pronounce besonders?
besonders is pronounced [bəˈzɔndɐs].
How is besonders used in a sentence?
I like fruit, especially apples. Translation: Ich mag Obst, besonders Äpfel.
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