No. 8,787 in German
kurios
Strange, odd, or unusual.
In a sentence
Das Buch enthält einige kuriose Geschichten.
The book contains some curious stories.
Here, 'kuriose' is used to describe stories that are unusual or intriguing, adding an element of interest.
Ich fand den alten Apparat sehr kurios.
I found the old apparatus very peculiar.
In this context, 'kurios' conveys a sense of peculiarity or strangeness that makes the apparatus stand out.
Er hatte ein kurioses Lächeln, das jeden beeindruckte.
He had a curious smile that impressed everyone.
Here, 'kurios' describes a smile that is notable due to its distinctive or intriguing nature.
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