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seltsam→ strangeGerman word meaning

"seltsam" is a A2-level German word meaning "strange". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

The First Date
A2Relationships

The First Date

'Nun, Online-Dating kann manchmal seltsam sein,' erklärte er.

'Well, online dating can be strange sometimes,' he explained.

The Secret
A2Relationships

The Secret

Eines Tages bemerkte Emma, dass Sophie sich seltsam verhielt.

One day, Emma noticed that Sophie was acting strangely.

The Mysterious Neighbor
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Mysterious Neighbor

Ihr Nachbar in Wohnung 7B war sehr seltsam.

Her neighbor in apartment 7B was very strange.

The Mysterious Footprints
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Mysterious Footprints

Emma bemerkte etwas Seltsames im Garten.

Emma noticed something strange in the garden.

Making an Excuse
A2Dialogue Practice

Making an Excuse

'Das ist seltsam, Tom,' sagte sie langsam.

'That is strange, Tom,' she said slowly.

The Note on the Car
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Note on the Car

Er konnte sich an nichts Seltsames erinnern.

He could not remember anything strange.

The ATM Problem
A2Everyday Situations

The ATM Problem

Der Automat machte ein seltsames Geräusch.

The machine made a strange noise.

The Empty House
A2Mystery & Curiosity

The Empty House

'Seltsam', dachte sie.

'Strange,' she thought.

The Seven Dwarfs
A2Fairy Tales

The Seven Dwarfs

Eines Tages kamen sie von der Arbeit nach Hause und fanden etwas Seltsames.

One day, they came home from work and found something strange.

Jack and the Beanstalk
B1Fairy Tales

Jack and the Beanstalk

Auf dem Weg zum Markt traf Jack einen seltsamen alten Mann.

On his way to the market, Jack met a strange old man.

Rumpelstiltskin
B1Fairy Tales

Rumpelstiltskin

Plötzlich öffnete sich die Tür und ein seltsamer kleiner Mann erschien.

Suddenly, the door opened and a strange little man appeared.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
B1Classics Retold

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Eines Abends erzählte ihm sein Freund Mr. Enfield eine seltsame Geschichte.

One evening, his friend Mr. Enfield told him a strange story.

The Empty Nest
B1Life Changes

The Empty Nest

Das Zimmer sah seltsam aus ohne all Emmas Sachen.

The room looked strange without all of Emma's belongings.

The Old Photograph
B1Mystery & Curiosity

The Old Photograph

Doch an dem Foto war etwas seltsam.

But there was something strange about the photo.

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