ADJECTIVE

merkwürdig/ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç/strange; odd; peculiar

merkwürdig is a German adjective that means strange, odd, or peculiar. It is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "merkwürdiger" and "merkwürdigsten".

Definitions

1.strange, odd, or unusual; not as expected(general use)

a.strange or peculiar in an unusual way

Das ist wirklich eine merkwürdige Geschichte.—That is really a strange story.

b.odd, makes one suspicious or wonder

Mir ist in letzter Zeit etwas Merkwürdiges aufgefallen.—I've noticed something odd lately.

Adjective Forms

Positivemerkwürdig
Comparativemerkwürdiger
Superlativemerkwürdigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "merkwürdig" mean in English?
"merkwürdig" means strange, odd, or peculiar. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "merkwürdig"?
"merkwürdig" is pronounced /ˈmɛʁkˌvʏʁdɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "merkwürdig"?
The comparative of "merkwürdig" is "merkwürdiger" and the superlative is "merkwürdigsten".
What part of speech is "merkwürdig"?
"merkwürdig" is a adjective in German.

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