bizarr
bizarre
Very strange, odd, or unusual in a fascinating or unsettling way.
EXAMPLE
Die Felsformationen in dieser Wüste haben bizarre Formen.
The rock formations in this desert have bizarre shapes.
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The adjective 'bizarr' (bizarre) often describes visually striking or abstract things. Common combinations are 'bizarre Formen' (bizarre shapes), 'bizarre Ideen' (bizarre ideas), 'eine bizarre Geschichte' (a bizarre story), or 'eine bizarre Situation' (a bizarre situation).
EXAMPLE
Er erzählte uns eine bizarre Geschichte von seiner Reise.
He told us a bizarre story about his trip.
Register and style
'Bizarr' (bizarre) is an expressive word. It describes something that is not only strange, but often also unusual and difficult to understand in a fascinating or disturbing way.
EXAMPLE
Die Künstlerin ist für ihre bizarren Skulpturen bekannt.
The artist is known for her bizarre sculptures.
Intensification
To intensify the strange effect, 'bizarr' (bizarre) is often combined with adverbs such as 'völlig' (completely), 'absolut' (absolutely), or 'geradezu' (downright).
EXAMPLE
Die Forderungen des Entführers waren absolut bizarr.
The kidnapper's demands were absolutely bizarre.
Compare with
bizarr vs pervers
perverse / absurd
Pervers and bizarr can both describe something very unusual or disturbing. “Bizarr” emphasizes that something appears strange or odd without expressing a particular moral judgment. “Pervers” expresses a stronger judgment and can additionally suggest an idea that is morally or sexually repulsive.
bizarr
Viele Menschen fanden den bizarren Plan sehr seltsam, aber nicht unbedingt abstoßend.
Many people found the bizarre plan very strange, but not necessarily repulsive.
pervers
Viele Menschen fanden den perversen Plan moralisch völlig abstoßend.
Many people found the perverse plan completely morally repulsive.
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