Buitengewoon
Example: Zijn buitengewone talenten maakten hem tot een succesvolle artiest.
Definition
"Buitengewoon" is an adjective describing something that is extraordinary or exceptional, surpassing the usual or ordinary. For example, in the phrase 'Zijn buitengewone talenten maakten hem tot een succesvolle artiest,' it highlights talents that are remarkably outstanding.
Etymology
The word "buitengewoon" comes from Dutch, combining 'buiten' meaning 'outside' and 'gewoon' meaning 'usual' or 'ordinary.' It literally suggests something 'outside the ordinary,' which fittingly reflects its meaning of being extraordinary or exceptional.
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"Buitengewoon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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