
ungewöhnlich
unusual
Deviating from the norm, the usual, or what is expected; strange, special, or remarkable.
Für April ist dieser plötzliche Schneefall sehr ungewöhnlich.
For April, this sudden snowfall is very unusual.
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unusual
Deviating from the norm, the usual, or what is expected; strange, special, or remarkable.
Für April ist dieser plötzliche Schneefall sehr ungewöhnlich.
For April, this sudden snowfall is very unusual.

unusually
To a degree that goes beyond the normal level; extraordinarily. Used adverbially.
Sie ist eine ungewöhnlich talentierte Musikerin.
She is an unusually talented musician.
The word is built simply: the prefix 'un-' is a negation, and 'gewöhnlich' means 'normal' or 'usual'. So 'ungewöhnlich' (unusual) literally means 'not usual'.
Es ist ungewöhnlich, im Mai noch Schnee zu haben.
It is unusual to still have snow in May.
'Ungewöhnlich' (unusual/unusually) can describe a noun (attributively/predicatively) or intensify another adjective or a verb (adverbially). In the second case, it means 'extraordinarily' or 'particularly'.
Er hat einen sehr ungewöhnlichen Beruf.
He has a very unusual job.
As an adverb, 'ungewöhnlich' (unusually) stands directly before the adjective or adverb it intensifies. It then expresses a high degree. Typical combinations are 'ungewöhnlich hoch' (unusually high), 'ungewöhnlich schnell' (unusually fast), or 'ungewöhnlich ruhig' (unusually quiet).
Die Preise für Benzin sind zurzeit ungewöhnlich hoch.
Gas prices are unusually high at the moment.
strange
Both words describe something that deviates from what is usual or expected. ungewöhnlich is often neutral and simply points out the unusual feature, while seltsam also expresses surprise or slight unease. Use ungewöhnlich for an objective description and seltsam when the behavior seems strange or unsettling to you.

Dass sie im Winter barfuß läuft, ist für ihre Familie ungewöhnlich.
It is unusual for her family that she walks barefoot in winter.
Dass sie im Winter barfuß läuft, wirkt auf viele Menschen seltsam.
Many people find it strange that she walks barefoot in winter.