ADVERB

besonders/bəˈzɔndɐs/especially; particularly; special

besonders is a German adverb that means especially, particularly, or special. It is pronounced /bəˈzɔndɐs/.

Definitions

1.especially; particularly; in a special way(degree, emphasis)

a.expressly or with emphasis on a specific quality or circumstance

Dieses Kleid gefällt mir besonders gut.—I especially like this dress.

b.to highlight something as exceptional or noteworthy

Er hat sich heute besonders angestrengt.—He made a special effort today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "besonders" mean in English?
"besonders" means especially, particularly, or special. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "besonders"?
"besonders" is pronounced /bəˈzɔndɐs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "besonders"?
"besonders" is a adverb in German.

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