extreme / perverse
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extremely / insanely
A colloquial expression for something that is extreme, exaggerated, or extraordinary. It can be used both negatively (enormously bad) and approvingly (incredibly good).
Auf dem Festival herrschte eine abartig gute Stimmung.
There was an insanely good atmosphere at the festival.
The word is made up of 'ab-' (away from), 'Art' (the norm, the type), and '-ig' (-y/-like). So it describes something that deviates from the normal 'Art' (kind/type).
Sein Verhalten war wirklich abartig.
His behavior was really abnormal.
The meaning 'extreme' or 'incredible' is purely colloquial and is often used by younger people. It can intensify both positive ('abartig gut' = insanely good) and negative ('abartig teuer' = insanely expensive) qualities.
Die Pizza in diesem Restaurant ist abartig lecker.
The pizza in this restaurant is insanely delicious.
The meaning 'perverse' or 'unnatural' is very strongly judgmental and negative. Use it only when you want to describe something extremely immoral or disgusting.
Er hat einen abartigen Sinn für Humor.
He has a perverse sense of humor.
Tone of voice and context are crucial. In casual spoken language, it usually just intensifies another word. In a serious, moral context, it describes something that is perceived as deeply wrong.
Wir hatten im Urlaub ein abartig schönes Wetter. (umgangssprachlich)
We had insanely beautiful weather on vacation. (colloquial)
normal
'normal' and 'abartig' are strong opposites. 'normal' describes something that is usual and corresponds to expectations. 'abartig' describes something that deviates strongly from that. Colloquially, it can simply mean 'extreme' or 'excessive', but it can also sound very negative and derogatory. That is why you should be careful with 'abartig', especially when talking about people or behavior. 'normal' is neutral; 'abartig' is much stronger and often emotional.
Die Hitze im Bus war heute abartig, deshalb sind alle sofort ausgestiegen.
The heat on the bus was insane today, so everyone got off immediately.
Nach zwei Wochen war der Verkehr in der Innenstadt wieder normal.
After two weeks, traffic in the city center was back to normal.