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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.
strangely enough
Komischerweise and seltsamerweise can both point to an unexpected or strange circumstance. Seltsamerweise describes the strangeness in a more neutral way, whereas komischerweise more strongly conveys the speaker's odd or contradictory impression and sounds more colloquial. In a factual statement, seltsamerweise is therefore often a better fit.
Seltsamerweise lachte er, obwohl alle anderen über die schlechte Nachricht traurig waren.
Strangely, he laughed even though everyone else was sad about the bad news.
Komischerweise lachte er, obwohl alle anderen über die schlechte Nachricht traurig waren.
Strangely enough, he laughed even though everyone else was sad about the bad news.
