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außergewöhnlich

extraordinary

Meaning of außergewöhnlich

Deutsch

sehr ungewöhnlich oder überraschend

English

very unusual or surprising

extraordinary

Pronunciation

German
/ˌaʊ̯sɐɡəˈvøːnli̯ç/

außergewöhnlich with English translation

außergewöhnlich usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das war ein außergewöhnlicher Abend.

That was an extraordinary evening.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ihre Idee war wirklich außergewöhnlich.

Her idea was truly extraordinary.

außergewöhnlich synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between außergewöhnlich, außerordentlich, bemerkenswert, ungewöhnlich, erstaunlich, spektakulär, and außerweltlich

A
🇩🇪German
außerordentlich

Means “extraordinarily” or “exceptionally”; common in formal contexts and often emphasizes a very high degree.

B1often
bemerkenswert
🇩🇪German

Means “remarkable” or “noteworthy”; focuses on something that deserves attention rather than simply being unusual.

B1very often
U
🇩🇪German
ungewöhnlich

Means “unusual”; a neutral word for something that differs from the norm without strong evaluation.

B1very often
E
🇩🇪German
erstaunlich

Means “amazing” or “astonishing”; emphasizes strong impression or surprise.

B1often
S
🇩🇪German
spektakulär

Means “spectacular”; highlights something visually impressive or dramatic.

B1often
H
🇩🇪German
hervorragend

Means “excellent” or “outstanding”; usually praises very high quality rather than mere unusualness.

B1very often
H
🇩🇪German
herausragend

Means “outstanding”; emphasizes that someone or something stands clearly above others.

B1often
E
🇩🇪German
einzigartig

Means “unique” or “one of a kind”; stronger than just “unusual” because it suggests something cannot be duplicated.

B1very often

Advanced: broader words

A
🇩🇪German
außerweltlich

Means “otherworldly” or “unearthly”; sounds poetic or spiritual and is not a common everyday synonym.

B1rare word

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Questions about this word

What does außergewöhnlich mean?

very unusual or surprising

How do you pronounce außergewöhnlich?

außergewöhnlich is pronounced [ˌaʊ̯sɐɡəˈvøːnli̯ç].

How is außergewöhnlich used in a sentence?

That was an extraordinary evening. Translation: Das war ein außergewöhnlicher Abend.

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