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besonders

"besonders" means "especially, particularly" in German. It is number 832 on the frequency list, in A2 (adv).

Meaning

especially, particularly; very, especially; exceptionally, separately

IPA

[bəˈzɔndɐs]

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Sie sind besonders.
  They're special.
  Tatoeba: Yorwba / CK
• Wir sind besonders.
  We're special.
  Tatoeba: Yorwba / CK
• Sie ist besonders.
  She's special.
  Tatoeba: Pfirsichbaeumchen / shekitten

Learned together

In the course, "besonders" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• vorsichtig deliberate
• stolz proud
• stark strong
• schick elegant, dressy
• solange meanwhile
• großartig terrific, superb, etc
• still quiet, silent
• ma pronunciation spelling of mal
• lustig funny, humorous

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