seltsam
Translation
strange, odd, peculiar, weird
Examples
Das ist ein seltsames Geräusch.
That is a strange noise.
Er verhält sich heute seltsam.
He is behaving strangely today.
Grammar Patterns
((as a predicative adjective)) to be strange His behavior was seltsam.
((as an attributive adjective)) a strange ... It was a seltsam coincidence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merkwürdig, sonderbar, eigenartig; Antonyms: normal, gewöhnlich
Etymology
From Old High German 'seltsāni' (rare), related to 'selten' (seldom).
Memory Tips
Something you 'seldom' see ('selten') is 'strange' ('seltsam').