strange

Describes something that is unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand.

ruОписывает что-то необычное, удивительное или трудное для понимания.esDescribe algo inusual, sorprendente o difícil de entender, que se sale de lo común o esperado.frDécrit quelque chose d'inhabituel, de surprenant ou de difficile à comprendre.deBezeichnet etwas Ungewöhnliches, Merkwürdiges oder Befremdliches; auch etwas, das schwer zu verstehen oder erklären ist.ptDescreve algo incomum, inesperado, estranho ou difícil de entender, que causa surpresa ou desconforto.zh形容某事物不寻常、奇特、令人惊讶或难以理解。arيصف شيئًا غير مألوف أو مثير للدهشة أو يصعب فهمه.

1. Unusual or surprising A2 formal

   Different from what is usual, normal, or expected; odd.

   • There was a strange noise coming from the attic.
   • It's strange that she didn't call us back.
   • He has a strange habit of talking to himself.

   ruСтранныйesExtraño o sorprendentefrÉtrange, inhabitueldeSeltsamptEstranhozh奇怪的arغريب

   Synonyme: abnormalatypicalbizarrecuriouseccentricextraordinaryoddpeculiarqueersurprisinguncommonunexpectedunfamiliarunusualweird

   Antonyme: commonconventionalexpectedfamiliarnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Unfamiliar or unknown A2 formal

   Not previously known, seen, or experienced; unfamiliar.

   • I felt strange in a new city where I knew no one.
   • The handwriting on the letter was strange to her.
   • He found himself in a strange environment.

   ruНезнакомыйesDesconocido, no familiarfrinconnu / étrangerdeUnbekanntptEstranhozh陌生的arغريب

   Synonyme: alienexoticforeignnewnovelunaccustomedunexploredunfamiliarunheard-ofunknown

   Antonyme: commonfamiliarknownordinaryusual

3. Eccentric or peculiar B1 informal

   Having a peculiar or odd character; not normal.

   • She has a strange sense of humor.
   • His strange behavior worried his friends.
   • The old man was known for his strange collection of antiques.

   ruСтранныйesextraño, rarofrbizarre, étrangedeSeltsamptEstranhozh奇怪的arغريب

   Synonyme: bizarrecuriouseccentricoddoutlandishpeculiarqueerquirkyunusualweird

   Antonyme: commonconventionalnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

• stranger comparative form
• strangest superlative form