besondere
Meaning and Usage
"Besondere" in German means "special" or "particular." It is used to describe something that is distinct, extraordinary, or noteworthy.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "besondere" is an adjective in German. It is derived from the root word "sonder" (meaning "special" or "unique") and the suffix "-e" to form the adjective. The word is also related to the noun "Besonderheit" (special feature or peculiarities).
Comparisons between German and English
The word "besondere" is similar to the English word "special" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the concept of "besondere" is valued, and it can be used to describe anything from a special occasion to a unique characteristic of a person or thing.
Example Sentences
- Das war ein besonderer Tag für uns. (That was a special day for us.)
- Sie hat eine besondere Begabung für Musik. (She has a special talent for music.)
- Es ist wichtig, die besonderen Bedürfnisse der Kinder zu berücksichtigen. (It is important to consider the special needs of the children.)
Memory Tips
Associate "besondere" with "special" and try to connect it to specific occasions or unique qualities to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: speziell (special), außergewöhnlich (extraordinary)
- Antonyms: gewöhnlich (ordinary), alltäglich (common, everyday)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Besondere" is an adjective and does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "besondere" is an adjective and does not have a verb conjugation.