peculiar

seltsam, merkwürdig

Anders als üblich oder erwartet und oft überraschend.

In einfachem Englisch: Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

• There is a peculiar smell in here.
• She gave me a peculiar look.
• Did you notice anything peculiar about his behavior?

Synonyme: strange, odd, unusual

Gegenteile: normal, ordinary

Häufige Wendungen: peculiar smell, rather peculiar, peculiar behavior

eigen, spezifisch

Nur bei einem bestimmten Ort, Menschen, einer Gruppe oder Situation vorkommend.

In einfachem Englisch: Found only in a particular place, person, group, or situation.

• These plants are peculiar to this region.
• The book describes customs peculiar to the village.
• Each profession has problems peculiar to it.

So benutzt man es: peculiar to someone/something (This custom is peculiar to the island.)

Synonyme: specific, unique, characteristic

Häufige Wendungen: peculiar to something, peculiar local customs