German Conversation · Level 108
57 words
German word
Besonderheit
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈzɔndɐhaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounspecial feature
Example
Die Besonderheit dieser Stadt ist ihr Markt.
This city's special feature is its market.
More examples
Was ist die Besonderheit an diesem Gericht?
What is the special feature of this dish?
Core concept
One noticeable trait that makes something distinctive within its surroundings.
Common phrases
die Besonderheit von
the special feature of
eine Besonderheit darstellen
be a special feature
typische Besonderheit
typical special feature
Similar words
Eigenschaft: A quality or trait belonging to a person or thing.
Merkmal: A clear feature used to identify a person or thing.
Definition in German
Eine Besonderheit ist eine hervorstechende Eigenschaft oder ein spezielles Merkmal.
Word origin
The word comes from Middle High German besunder and Old High German bisuntar, meaning separate or apart, with the suffix -heit.
Usage tips
- Unlike English special feature, Besonderheit can describe a neutral or unusual trait without implying praise or importance.