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
to be unusual It is unusual to swim in winter.
an unusual ((noun)) That is an unusual gift.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungewöhnlich, selten; Antonyms: üblich, gewöhnlich, normal
Etymology
Prefix 'un-' (not) + 'üblich' (usual, common). Literally 'not usual'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'üblich' (usual). If you know 'üblich', this is easy.