außerordentlich
Translation
extraordinary, exceptional, remarkable, special
Examples
Er zeigte einen außerordentlichen Mut.
He showed extraordinary courage.
Das ist eine außerordentliche Leistung.
That is an extraordinary achievement.
Grammar Patterns
((+ noun)) extraordinary (+ noun) He has an extraordinary talent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, remarkable; Antonyms: ordinary, normal
Etymology
Comes from 'außer' (outside) + 'ordentlich' (ordinary). It literally means 'outside of the ordinary'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'extraordinary', which is built the same way: extra (outside) + ordinary.