ungewöhnlich
Translation
unusual, uncommon, extraordinary
Examples
Das ist ein sehr ungewöhnliches Geschenk.
That is a very unusual gift.
Es ist ungewöhnlich warm für diese Jahreszeit.
It is unusually warm for this time of year.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun an unusual ... That is an unusual hobby.
ungewöhnlich + Adjective unusually ... It is unusually cold today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selten (rare), außergewöhnlich (extraordinary); Antonyms: gewöhnlich (usual), normal (normal), üblich (common)
Etymology
Composed of the negative prefix 'un-' (not) and 'gewöhnlich' (usual). Literally 'not usual'.
Memory Tips
It has the same structure as English 'un-usual'. The prefix 'un-' negates the base word, a very common pattern in German.