Ze heeft een ongebruikelijke naam in ons land.
English: She has an unusual name in our country.
ongewoon /ˌɔnɣəʋˈoːn/ · adjective · CEFR B1. Dutch translation of "unusual".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch)
- Source term
- unusual
- Translation
- ongewoon
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | ongewoon |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- ongewoon + noun / It is ongewoon
- Examples
- Het is ongewoon.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Het is ongewoon om in april sneeuw te zien.
English: It is unusual to see snow in April.
Hij kocht een bijzonder cadeau voor zijn vriend.
English: He bought an unusual gift for his friend.
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