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

Positiveseltsam
Comparativeseltsamer
Superlativeseltsamsten

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.

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