special

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich von der gewöhnlichen Art unterscheidet oder besonders hervorgehoben ist; kann auch etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck oder Anlass Bestimmtes meinen.

Describes something that is better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

1. Distinctive or uniqueA1formal

   Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

   Besonders

   • She has a special talent for music.
   • This is a special occasion, so we should celebrate.
   • He received a special award for his bravery.

   Synonymedistinctiveexceptionalextraordinarynotableparticularremarkablesingularuncommonuniqueunusual

   Antonymeaveragecommongenericnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalunremarkableusual

2. Designed for a particular purposeA2formal

   Intended for a specific function or person.

   Speziell

   • The restaurant offers a special menu for children.
   • We need special equipment for this experiment.
   • She has a special chair for her back pain.

   Synonymebespokecustomdedicatedparticularpurpose-builtspecializedspecifictailored

   Antonymecommongeneralgenericordinarystandard

3. Exceptional or importantA2informal

   Having a particular importance or value.

   Besonders

   • You are very special to me.
   • This is a special day for our family.
   • He made me feel special with his kind words.

   Synonymeexceptionalextraordinaryimportantnotableparticularremarkablesignificantunique

   Antonymeaveragecommonnormalordinarystandardtypicalunremarkableusual

• Substantiv, das etwas Ungewöhnliches oder Nicht-Standardmäßiges bezeichnet, oft für einen bestimmten Zweck oder eine bestimmte Person gedacht. Es kann auch ein Sonderangebot oder eine Spezialität meinen.

A noun referring to something that is not ordinary or usual, often designed for a particular purpose or person.

1. Discounted item or offerA2informal

   A product or service offered at a reduced price for a limited time.

   Sonderangebot

   • Today's special is grilled salmon with vegetables.
   • The store has a special on all winter coats this week.
   • Check the menu for the daily specials.

   Synonymebargaindealdiscountofferpromotionreductionsalesteal

2. Unique or exceptional personB1informal

   A person who is regarded as extraordinary or particularly important.

   Besonderer Mensch

   • She's a special to me, my best friend.
   • He's no special; he's just like everyone else.
   • The teacher treated the gifted student as a special.

   Synonymenonpareiloriginalphenomenonprodigyrarity