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customized
Specifically tailored to the needs, wishes, or characteristics of an individual person or thing.
Der Schreiner fertigt für uns ein individuell geplantes Bücherregal an.
The carpenter is making a custom-planned bookshelf for us.
individual
Standing out from the norm or the crowd; having a personal, unmistakable character.
Sie hat einen sehr individuellen Stil und trägt Kleidung, die sonst niemand hat.
She has a very individual style and wears clothes that no one else has.
Like many adjectives, 'individuell' (individual/customized) can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then remains unchanged and usually comes after the verb, describing the manner.
Wir können die Reise ganz individuell nach Ihren Wünschen gestalten.
We can design the trip entirely individually according to your wishes.
In the meaning 'zugeschnitten' (tailored), 'individuell' (customized) is often combined with verbs that describe adaptation or design. Typical examples are: individuell beraten (to advise individually), individuell planen (to plan individually), or individuell anfertigen (to custom-make).
Jeder Kunde wird von uns individuell beraten.
Each customer receives individual advice from us.
When 'individuell' (individual) describes an unmistakable character, it often comes before nouns like style, taste, or touch. It then emphasizes the personal and unique quality.
Sie hat einen sehr individuellen Modegeschmack.
She has a very individual taste in fashion.
individual / separate
Einzeln and individuell can both be appropriate when dealing with people or cases. Einzeln emphasizes that each case is handled separately or one after another; individuell additionally emphasizes adapting to its particular needs. Einzeln is appropriate for merely separate handling, while individuell is used for customized solutions.
Die Berater prüfen jeden Antrag individuell und passen ihre Empfehlung an den Kunden an.
The advisers review each application individually and tailor their recommendation to the customer.
Die Berater prüfen die Anträge einzeln und besprechen sie nacheinander.
The advisers review the applications individually and discuss them one after another.
