merkwürdig
odd
Meaning of merkwürdig
ungewöhnlich und überraschend, z. B. ein Geräusch
strange or unusual
Pronunciation
merkwürdig with English translation
merkwürdig usage examples
Das ist eine merkwürdige Idee.
That's an odd idea.
Er machte ein merkwürdiges Geräusch.
He made an odd noise.
merkwürdig synonyms
What's the difference between merkwürdig, sonderbar, komisch, eigenartig, schrullig, kurios, ungerade, and ungleichmäßig
A little strange or unusual, often with a mild sense of surprise or puzzlement.
Strange or unusual; in everyday speech it often just means “not as usual,” sometimes with a light humorous tone.
Unusual or peculiar; emphasizes that something differs from the normal or expected.
Quirky or eccentric; used mostly for people, especially when their odd habits seem harmless or even endearing.
Curious, unusual, or rare; often suggests interest rather than just oddness.
Very strange, bizarre, or grotesque; stronger and more striking than seltsam.
Quirky, eccentric, or odd; can sound a bit ironic and often describes unusual behavior or appearance.
Advanced: broader words
Odd as in “odd number”; not used for “strange” here, but for numbers.
Uneven or irregular; describes distribution, surface, movement, or rhythm, not “strangeness.”
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Questions about this word
What does merkwürdig mean?
strange or unusual
How do you pronounce merkwürdig?
merkwürdig is pronounced [ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç].
How is merkwürdig used in a sentence?
That's an odd idea. Translation: Das ist eine merkwürdige Idee.
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