merkwürdig
Translation
strange, odd, peculiar, curious
Examples
Das ist eine merkwürdige Geschichte.
That is a strange story.
Er verhält sich heute merkwürdig.
He is behaving strangely today.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) to be/seem ... to be described as strange/odd. The weather is strange today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strange, peculiar; Antonyms: normal, ordinary
Etymology
From 'merken' (to notice) + '-würdig' (worthy). Literally, 'worthy of notice'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so strange it makes you 'mark' it in your memory as 'worthy' of remembering.