nounnounadjective

lo strano

strange

Che è diverso dal solito e che fa sembrare qualcosa inaspettato o insolito.

The Italian word "strano" is an adjective meaning "strange" or "odd" in English.

Meaning:

  • Strano describes something or someone that is unusual, peculiar, or unexpected. It can refer to behavior, situations, or objects that deviate from the norm.
  • It can also carry a connotation of being mysterious or uncommon.

Parts:

  • It is a masculine singular form.
  • Feminine form: strana
  • Plural forms: strani (masculine), strane (feminine)

Synonyms:

  • Insolito (unusual)
  • Bizzarro (bizarre)
  • Poco comune (uncommon)
  • Singolare (singular, unique)

Antonyms:

  • Normale (normal)
  • Comune (common)
  • Ordinario (ordinary)
  • Consueto (usual)

Example:

  • Questo comportamento è davvero strano.
    (This behavior is really strange.)

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Examples

Questo libro è molto strano.adjective

This book is very strange.

Perché ti comporti in modo così strano oggi?adjective

Why are you acting in such a strange way today?

Le mie amiche hanno visto dei piccoli animali strani nel bosco.adjective

My friends saw some small strange animals in the woods.

Mi sembra strano che il negozio sia già chiuso a quest'ora.adjective

It seems strange to me that the shop is already closed at this hour.

Le tue idee mi sembrano piuttosto strane.adjective

Your ideas seem rather strange to me.

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