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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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Typical collocations
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.
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bizarr vs normal
normal
'normal' and 'bizarr' form a contrast between the ordinary and the very strange. 'normal' describes something that matches expectations. 'bizarr' describes something that seems unusual, odd, or unsettling, but sometimes also interesting or fascinating. 'bizarr' is stronger and more noticeable than 'eigenartig' (strange / peculiar). It is often used for situations, images, stories, or behavior that seem almost unreal. 'normal' is neutral; 'bizarr' shows that something clearly falls outside the usual frame.
bizarr
Im Museum sah Frau Neumann eine bizarre Figur mit drei Köpfen.
At the museum, Mrs. Neumann saw a bizarre figure with three heads.
normal
Die Gäste haben sich heute ganz normal unterhalten und früh verabschiedet.
The guests chatted in a completely normal way today and said goodbye early.
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