skurril
bizarre
Seltsam und ungewöhnlich, oft auch etwas lustig oder komisch.
The German word "skurril" is an adjective that means "bizarre", "quirky", or "odd". It describes something that is strange in an unusual or amusing way. Similar words in German include "komisch" (funny/strange), "eigenartig" (peculiar), and "seltsam" (weird).
When compared to these synonyms:
- "Komisch" can sometimes lean towards "funny" or "humorous" more than "bizarre."
- "Eigenartig" implies something unusual or unique, but not necessarily amusing.
- "Seltsam" typically means "strange" or "unusual" without the connotation of amusement that "skurril" often carries.
"Skurril" often suggests a playful or whimsical oddity, whereas the other words might simply indicate something out of the ordinary.
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Examples
Das Verhalten ist sehr skurril.adjective
The behavior is very bizarre.
Manchmal wirkt er skurril.adjective
Sometimes he seems bizarre.
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