unüblich
Translation
unusual, uncommon, unconventional
Examples
Es ist unüblich, so früh anzurufen.
It is unusual to call so early.
Er hat eine unübliche Methode gewählt.
He chose an unusual method.
Grammar Patterns
it is unusual to ... Es ist unüblich, so spät zu essen.
((attributive)) an unusual ... an unusual question
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, rare; Antonyms: usual, common
Etymology
Prefix 'un-' (not) + 'üblich' (usual, common). 'Üblich' comes from 'üben' (to practice).
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-usual'. The prefix 'un-' negates 'üblich' (usual), meaning something that is not common practice.