einmalig
unique
Es beschreibt etwas, das nur ein einziges Mal passiert oder etwas, das besonders und ungewöhnlich gut ist.
The German word "einmalig" is an adjective that means "one-time" or "unique". It is composed of "einmal" (once) and the suffix "-ig", which typically indicates a characteristic or quality. "Einmalig" often refers to something that occurs only once or is exceptional in some way.
Similar words in German include "einzigartig" (one-of-a-kind or unique) and "exklusiv" (exclusive).
The difference between "einmalig" and "einzigartig" is that while "einmalig" emphasizes the aspect of occurrence only once, "einzigartig" highlights uniqueness. A "einmaliges" event could be notable, but not necessarily unique, whereas "einzigartig" would signify that something stands out from all others in its class.
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Examples
Dieses Erlebnis ist einmalig.adjective
This experience is unique.
Die Gelegenheit ist einmalig.adjective
The opportunity is unique.
Die Ausstellung bietet eine einmalige Gelegenheit zur Entdeckung seltener Kunstwerke.adjective
The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to discover rare artworks.
Dein Angebot erscheint mir einmalig.adjective
Your offer seems unique to me.
Der Blick vom Berg war einfach einmalig.adjective
The view from the mountain was simply unique.
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