strange

• Bezeichnet etwas Ungewöhnliches, Merkwürdiges oder Befremdliches; auch etwas, das schwer zu verstehen oder erklären ist.

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

1. Unusual or surprisingA2formal

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

   Seltsam

   • 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.

   Synonymeabnormalatypicalbizarrecuriouseccentricextraordinaryoddpeculiarqueersurprisinguncommonunexpectedunfamiliarunusualweird

   Antonymecommonconventionalexpectedfamiliarnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Unfamiliar or unknownA2formal

   Not previously known, seen, or experienced; unfamiliar.

   Unbekannt

   • 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.

   Synonymealienexoticforeignnewnovelunaccustomedunexploredunfamiliarunheard-ofunknown

   Antonymecommonfamiliarknownordinaryusual

3. Eccentric or peculiarB1informal

   Having a peculiar or odd character; not normal.

   Seltsam

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

   Synonymebizarrecuriouseccentricoddoutlandishpeculiarqueerquirkyunusualweird

   Antonymecommonconventionalnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual