ADJECTIVE
merkwürdig/ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç/strange; odd; peculiar
merkwürdig is a German adjective that means strange, odd, or peculiar. It is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "merkwürdiger" and "merkwürdigsten".
Definitions
1.strange, odd, or unusual; not as expected(general use)
a.strange or peculiar in an unusual way
Das ist wirklich eine merkwürdige Geschichte.—That is really a strange story.
b.odd, makes one suspicious or wonder
Mir ist in letzter Zeit etwas Merkwürdiges aufgefallen.—I've noticed something odd lately.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | merkwürdig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | merkwürdiger |
| Superlative | merkwürdigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "merkwürdig" mean in English?
- "merkwürdig" means strange, odd, or peculiar. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "merkwürdig"?
- "merkwürdig" is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "merkwürdig"?
- The comparative of "merkwürdig" is "merkwürdiger" and the superlative is "merkwürdigsten".
- What part of speech is "merkwürdig"?
- "merkwürdig" is a adjective in German.
