besonders
Translation
especially, particularly
Examples
Dieser Kuchen schmeckt besonders gut.
This cake tastes especially good.
Ich mag den Sommer besonders gern.
I like summer particularly well.
Heute ist es nicht besonders warm.
It is not particularly warm today.
Grammar Patterns
((besonders + adj.)) especially ... That is especially important.
((besonders + verb)) to ... especially I especially like pizza.
((nicht besonders)) not particularly ... It is not particularly expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: specifically, notably; Antonyms: generally
Etymology
From 'besonder' (special), related to 'asunder' (apart).
Memory Tips
Think 'be-sunder' -> set asunder (apart) from the rest -> special.