außerordentlich
Translation
extraordinary, exceptional, remarkable, special
Examples
Er zeigte einen außerordentlichen Mut.
He showed extraordinary courage.
Das ist eine außerordentliche Leistung.
That is an extraordinary achievement.
Grammar Patterns
((+ noun)) extraordinary (+ noun) He has an extraordinary talent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, remarkable; Antonyms: ordinary, normal
Etymology
From 'außer' (outside) + 'ordentlich' (ordinary). Literally means 'outside the ordinary'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'extraordinary', which has the same structure: extra (outside) + ordinary.