ADJECTIVE
ungewöhnlich/ˈʊnɡəˌvøːnlɪç/unusual; extraordinary; out of the ordinary
ungewöhnlich is a German adjective that means unusual, extraordinary, or out of the ordinary. It is pronounced /ˈʊnɡəˌvøːnlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ungewöhnlicher" and "ungewöhnlichsten".
Definitions
1.not usual or common; out of the ordinary(general)
a.deviating from what is normal or expected
Das Wetter ist heute wirklich ungewöhnlich warm für den Winter.—The weather is really unusually warm for winter today.
2.remarkable or extraordinary in a positive sense(positive, admirable)
a.impressively different or outstanding
Sie hat eine ungewöhnlich gute Stimme.—She has an unusually good voice.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ungewöhnlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ungewöhnlicher |
| Superlative | ungewöhnlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ungewöhnlich" mean in English?
- "ungewöhnlich" means unusual, extraordinary, or out of the ordinary. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ungewöhnlich"?
- "ungewöhnlich" is pronounced /ˈʊnɡəˌvøːnlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ungewöhnlich"?
- The comparative of "ungewöhnlich" is "ungewöhnlicher" and the superlative is "ungewöhnlichsten".
- What part of speech is "ungewöhnlich"?
- "ungewöhnlich" is a adjective in German.
