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strangely
An adverb used to express that a circumstance or event is surprising, strange, or unexpected. In meaning, it corresponds to 'komischerweise' (oddly enough) or 'erstaunlicherweise' (surprisingly).
Obwohl er nie geübt hatte, spielte er seltsamerweise perfekt Klavier.
Although he had never practiced, he strangely played the piano perfectly.
This adverb is formed from the adjective 'seltsam' (strange) and the ending '-erweise'. This ending means 'in a ... way' and is used to form comment adverbs from many adjectives.
Glücklicherweise hat es nicht geregnet.
Fortunately, it didn't rain.
'Seltsamerweise' (strangely) can stand in position 1; the verb then follows directly after it. It can also stand in the middle of the sentence, usually after the conjugated verb and the subject.
Seltsamerweise war die Tür offen.
Strangely, the door was open.
With 'seltsamerweise' (strangely), the speaker comments on a situation as unexpected or strange. The adverb refers to the entire statement of the sentence, not just to a single word.
Er hat die Prüfung bestanden, obwohl er seltsamerweise kaum gelernt hat.
He passed the exam, even though, strangely, he hardly studied.
interestingly
'interessanterweise' and 'seltsamerweise' can both show that a piece of information stands out or is unexpected. The difference lies in the feeling behind it. 'interessanterweise' sounds more neutral or positive: you find something noteworthy. 'seltsamerweise' sounds more strange or odd, as if something does not quite fit the situation. The words can be confused because both are often used with surprising observations. If something is simply interesting or noticeable, 'interessanterweise' fits. If it seems odd or hard to explain, 'seltsamerweise' is more natural.
Im Bus ist es am Montag seltsamerweise ganz still.
Strangely, it is completely quiet on the bus on Monday.
Am Abend hat sie interessanterweise noch lange mit der Kollegin über das neue Projekt gesprochen.
In the evening, interestingly, she talked with her colleague about the new project for a long time.