Seltsam
Example: Das seltsame Geräusch kam aus dem alten Haus.
Definition
"Seltsam" describes something unusual, strange, or odd, often causing curiosity or surprise. For example, the phrase "Das seltsame Geräusch kam aus dem alten Haus" means a strange noise came from the old house, highlighting something out of the ordinary.
Etymology
The word "seltsam" comes from the German roots "selten," meaning rare, and "-sam," a suffix indicating a characteristic. Originally, it conveyed the idea of something being rare or uncommon, which evolved into the modern meaning of strange or peculiar. Did you know? The sense of rarity quickly shifted to something unusual or unfamiliar.
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"Seltsam" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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