besonders
especially · particularly
Etwas ist nicht wie die meisten anderen Dinge, sondern hebt sich ab oder ist einzigartig.
The German word "besonders" is an adverb that means "particularly," "especially," or "notably." It is not comprised of separate words but comes from the root "sonder," which means "separate" or "special."
Similar words in German include "insbesondere" (in particular), "vor allem" (above all), and "hauptsächlich" (mainly).
Differences:
- Insbesondere emphasizes specific instances within a broader category.
- Vor allem indicates the most important among multiple items.
- Hauptsächlich stresses the main or primary focus among several considerations.
While all these words imply a level of importance, "besonders" focuses on emphasis in a general sense.
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Examples
Das Essen schmeckt heute besonders scharf.adverb
The food tastes especially spicy today.
Sie mag besonders süße Speisen.adverb
She likes especially sweet dishes.
Heute scheint die Sonne besonders hell.adverb
Today the sun shines particularly brightly.
Er mag ihn besonders wegen seines Humors.adverb
He likes him especially because of his humor.
Sie war gestern besonders müde nach der Arbeit.adverb
She was especially tired after work yesterday.
Heute ist es im Park besonders ruhig.adverb
Today it is especially quiet in the park.
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