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uniqueness
The quality of being unique or one of a kind. It describes that something or someone differs from everything else and exists only once in this form.
Die Einzigartigkeit ihrer Stimme machte sie weltberühmt.
The uniqueness of her voice made her world-famous.
The word is derived from the adjective 'einzigartig' (unique). The ending '-keit' is a typical way in German to form an abstract, feminine noun from an adjective that describes a quality.
Die Schönheit und Einzigartigkeit der Natur müssen wir schützen.
We must protect the beauty and uniqueness of nature.
To say what is unique, the genitive is used very often. Alternatively, a construction with 'von' + dative can also be used.
Die Einzigartigkeit dieses Moments war allen bewusst.
Everyone was aware of the uniqueness of this moment.
Common verbs used with 'Einzigartigkeit' (uniqueness) are 'betonen' (to emphasize), 'hervorheben' (to highlight), 'bewahren' (to preserve), or 'schätzen' (to appreciate).
Der Architekt wollte mit seinem Entwurf die Einzigartigkeit des Gebäudes betonen.
With his design, the architect wanted to emphasize the uniqueness of the building.
special feature
'die Besonderheit' and 'die Einzigartigkeit' both have to do with something not being like everything else. 'die Besonderheit' names a special feature or detail. There can also be several of these, and other things can have similar special features. 'die Einzigartigkeit' is stronger: it means that something or someone is one of a kind in this form. The words can be confused because uniqueness often comes from special features. If you are describing a concrete feature, 'Besonderheit' is more natural. If you want to emphasize the one-of-a-kind nature of a person, place, or thing, 'Einzigartigkeit' fits better.
Die Einzigartigkeit dieser Landschaft erkennt man besonders bei Sonnenuntergang.
The uniqueness of this landscape is especially clear at sunset.
Die Verkäuferin erklärt eine Besonderheit des neuen Rucksacks: Er hat ein Fach für nasse Kleidung.
The saleswoman explains a special feature of the new backpack: it has a compartment for wet clothes.