ADJECTIVE
seltsam/ˈzɛltzaːm/strange; odd; peculiar
seltsam is a German adjective that means strange, odd, or peculiar. It is pronounced /ˈzɛltzaːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "seltsamer" and "seltsamsten".
Definitions
1.unusual or difficult to understand in a way that is surprising or odd(general)
a.strange; unusual; peculiar (general usage)
Das ist eine seltsame Geschichte.—That is a strange story.
b.odd; mysterious (in regard to behavior or events)
Er benahm sich heute ziemlich seltsam.—He behaved rather oddly today.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | seltsam |
|---|---|
| Comparative | seltsamer |
| Superlative | seltsamsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "seltsam" mean in English?
- "seltsam" means strange, odd, or peculiar. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "seltsam"?
- "seltsam" is pronounced /ˈzɛltzaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "seltsam"?
- The comparative of "seltsam" is "seltsamer" and the superlative is "seltsamsten".
- What part of speech is "seltsam"?
- "seltsam" is a adjective in German.
