English–German

“unusual” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngəˌvøːnlɪç/

Example

Das ist ungewöhnlich.

That's unusual.

Illustration for ungewöhnlich (unusual)

How to say “unusual” in German

“Unusual” in German is ungewöhnlich.

An expected scene is interrupted by a rare and striking detail.

Full entry for ungewöhnlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ungewöhnlich

Gestern gab es ein ungewöhnliches Ereignis in der Nachbarschaft.

Yesterday, there was an unusual event in the neighborhood.

Tips for using ungewöhnlich

  • Ungewöhnlich can be neutral or negative, while außergewöhnlich more often highlights an unusually high degree or quality.

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