special
Loading your saved state.
special
Describes something intended for a particular, specific purpose or a particular target group. The word is often placed after a noun or is part of a product name.
Wir bieten einen Computerkurs spezial für Senioren an.
We offer a computer course especially for seniors.
One special feature of 'spezial' (special) is that it often comes directly after the noun it describes. This is rather unusual for German adjectives.
Diese Reinigung ist eine Lösung spezial für empfindliche Böden.
This cleaning product is a special solution for sensitive floors.
You will very often find 'spezial' (special) as the first part of compound nouns, especially in product names or in technology. It is then attached directly to the noun.
Für diese Schraube brauchst du ein Spezialwerkzeug.
You need a special tool for this screw.
The word 'spezial' (special) is very often used in advertising, on product packaging, and in technical descriptions to emphasize a special purpose or high quality.
Unser neues Shampoo spezial für trockenes Haar ist jetzt erhältlich.
Our new special shampoo for dry hair is now available.
special / specifically
Speziell generally describes something as suitable for a special purpose or a particular group. Spezial instead tends to identify a special version or product category and is often used in product names or after the noun.
Für empfindliche Haut gibt es diese Creme auch in der Variante spezial.
This cream for sensitive skin is also available in the special version.
Für empfindliche Haut empfiehlt die Ärztin eine spezielle Creme.
The doctor recommends a special cream for sensitive skin.
