No. 13,368 in German
befremdlich
"Befremdlich" means strange or unsettling.
In a sentence
Es ist befremdlich, wie still es hier ist.
It is strange how quiet it is here.
In this sentence, 'befremdlich' is used to describe an unsettling or unusual characteristic of the quietness, emphasizing unexpectedness.
Der neue Vorschlag des Chefs wirkt auf die Mitarbeiter befremdlich.
The boss's new proposal seems strange to the employees.
Here, 'befremdlich' characterizes the proposal as odd or unwelcomed from the perspective of the employees.
Sein Verhalten in der Besprechung war für alle befremdlich.
His behavior in the meeting was strange to everyone.
In this context, 'befremdlich' expresses the idea that his behavior was out of the ordinary, leading others to feel discomfort or surprise.
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