Seltenheit
rarity
The German word "Seltenheit" is a noun that means "rarity" or "seldomness". It is derived from the adjective "selten," which means "rare" or "infrequent," and the suffix "-heit" which is used to form nouns that describe a state or quality. Similar words in German include "Rarität" (rarity) and "Ausnahme" (exception).
The difference between "Seltenheit" and "Rarität" is subtle; while both refer to something that is not common, "Seltenheit" emphasizes the frequency or occurrence over time, whereas "Rarität" often carries a connotation of value or uniqueness, indicating something that is not just rare but is also noteworthy or collectible.
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Examples
In unserer Stadt ist eine solche Seltenheit besonders bemerkenswert.noun
In our city, such a rarity is particularly remarkable.
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