No. 541 in German
besondere
"Besondere" means "special" or "particular" in English.
In a sentence
Dies ist ein besonderer Moment, den wir immer in Erinnerung behalten werden.
This is a special moment that we will always remember.
Adjective usage of 'besondere' as 'special' to describe 'Moment'.
Meine Lehrerin hatte eine besondere Art zu erklären, die jeder verstand.
My teacher had a special way of explaining that everyone understood.
Adjective usage of 'besondere' to describe 'Art' meaning 'way'.
Wir suchen nach einer besonderen Gelegenheit, um unsere Freunde zu besuchen.
We are looking for a special occasion to visit our friends.
Adjective usage of 'besondere' to describe 'Gelegenheit' meaning 'occasion'.
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