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specialty
A particular dish or product that is especially typical of and well known for a region, country, or restaurant.
Die Nürnberger Rostbratwürste sind eine bekannte fränkische Spezialität.
Nuremberg grilled sausages are a well-known Franconian specialty.
The word is derived from the adjective 'speziell' (special). The ending '-ität' is often added to adjectives to form an abstract noun that describes a quality or state.
Dieses Restaurant hat ein sehr spezielles Angebot.
This restaurant has a very special selection.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about food, cooking, restaurants, or regions, it means a typical dish. If it is about jobs, hobbies, or abilities, it means a field of expertise.
Als Vorspeise empfehle ich eine Spezialität aus der Region.
As a starter, I recommend a specialty from the region.
In a culinary context, you often hear the collocations 'eine regionale Spezialität' (a regional specialty), 'eine lokale Spezialität' (a local specialty), or 'die Spezialität des Hauses' (the house specialty).
Fragen Sie den Kellner nach der Spezialität des Hauses.
Ask the waiter about the house specialty.
To describe a field of expertise, 'Spezialität' (specialty) is often used with a possessive pronoun. The typical sentence structure is: 'Etwas ist seine/ihre Spezialität' (Something is his/her specialty).
Das Lösen von kniffligen Rätseln ist ihre Spezialität.
Solving tricky puzzles is her specialty.
strength / starch
'die Stärke' and 'die Spezialität' can both refer to something someone is especially good at. 'Stärke' is more general: it can be an ability, a good quality, or an advantage. 'Spezialität' is narrower: it usually refers to a specific field or a special skill in which someone has a lot of experience. When talking about personality or general advantages, 'Stärke' fits better. When it is about a clear area of expertise or skill, 'Spezialität' sounds more precise.
Frau Beckers Spezialität ist die Planung großer Veranstaltungen.
Ms. Becker's specialty is planning large events.
Eine wichtige Stärke von Maria ist ihre Geduld mit schwierigen Kunden.
One important strength of Maria's is her patience with difficult customers.