Außergewöhnlich
Example: Seine außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten beeindruckten alle im Team.
Definition
"Außergewöhnlich" describes something that is remarkable, unusual, or out of the ordinary, often impressing others. For example, in the phrase 'Seine außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten beeindruckten alle im Team,' it highlights skills that stand out significantly from the norm.
Etymology
The word "außergewöhnlich" comes from the German roots 'außer' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond' and 'gewöhnlich' meaning 'usual' or 'ordinary.' Together, they form a term meaning 'beyond the usual.' Did you know that this word perfectly captures the idea of something standing apart from everyday experiences?
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"Außergewöhnlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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