die Besonderheit
Translation
special feature, peculiarity, distinction, singularity
Examples
Eine Besonderheit dieser Stadt sind die alten Fachwerkhäuser.
A special feature of this city is the old half-timbered houses.
Er erklärte die Besonderheiten des neuen Systems.
He explained the peculiarities of the new system.
Grammar Patterns
the Besonderheit of sth. the special feature of sth. The special feature of this wine is its aroma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eigenart, Merkmal, Spezialität; Antonyms: Normalität, Allgemeinheit
Etymology
From 'besonder' (special) + the noun-forming suffix '-heit' (-ness). 'Besonder' itself comes from 'sondern' (to separate).
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'sonder' (separate) from the rest, giving it a special quality ('-heit').