speziell
Translation
special, specific, especially, particularly
Examples
Das ist ein spezieller Fall.
That is a special case.
Ich habe das speziell für dich gemacht.
I made that especially for you.
Grammar Patterns
[adjective] special, specific Das ist ein spezieller Fall.
[adverb] especially, particularly Ich habe das speziell für dich gemacht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: besonders (especially), eigens (specifically); Antonyms: allgemein (general), gewöhnlich (ordinary)
Etymology
From Latin 'specialis' (of a particular kind or sort), from 'species' (kind). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'special'.
Memory Tips
It's spelled almost exactly like 'special' and has the same core meaning. Just pronounce it with a German accent: 'shpet-zi-ELL'.