German - English (British) translations for "seltsam"
"seltsam" German translation
Translation
strange
Definition
strange, odd, or peculiar
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: strange
Das ist eine seltsame Geschichte.
That is a strange story.
Meaning: odd
Er hat einen seltsamen Geschmack.
He has an odd taste.
Meaning: peculiar
Das ist eine seltsame Art zu feiern.
That is a peculiar way to celebrate.
Meaning: weird
Sie verhält sich manchmal seltsam.
She behaves strangely sometimes.
Meaning: unusual
Es ist seltsam, dass er nicht geantwortet hat.
It is unusual that he did not respond.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Das ist ein seltsamer Hut.
That is a strange hat.
Sie hat einen seltsamen Geschmack in Musik.
She has a peculiar taste in music.
Er verhält sich manchmal seltsam.
He sometimes behaves strangely.
Es ist seltsam, dass er nicht geantwortet hat.
It is strange that he didn't respond.
Die seltsame Geschichte hat mich fasziniert.
The bizarre story fascinated me.
Der seltsame Mann war mir unheimlich.
The peculiar man made me uneasy.
Es wird immer seltsamer, je länger ich darüber nachdenke.
It gets stranger and stranger the more I think about it.
Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass so etwas Seltsames passieren könnte.
I never thought something so strange could happen.
Seltsamerweise habe ich ihn gestern in der Stadt getroffen.
Strangely enough, I met him in town yesterday.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German adjective 'seltsam' is commonly used to describe something that is strange, odd, or peculiar. It can be used to express a sense of surprise or disbelief towards something that deviates from the norm or is out of the ordinary.
When used to describe a person, 'seltsam' suggests that the individual behaves in an unconventional or eccentric manner. It implies that their actions or thoughts are unusual and may not align with societal expectations.
In everyday conversation, 'seltsam' can be used to describe various situations, objects, or events that are considered weird or abnormal. It carries a neutral connotation and does not necessarily imply negativity.