No. 11,173 in German
seltenheit
Rarity.
In a sentence
Solche Momente sind eine Seltenheit.
Such moments are a rarity.
The word "Seltenheit" is used to indicate something rare or uncommon in occurrence.
Diese Münze ist in diesem Zustand eine echte Seltenheit.
This coin is a true rarity in this condition.
Here, "Seltenheit" highlights the unusual nature of an object due to its unique condition.
In der modernen Zeit ist es eine Seltenheit, ohne Elektrizität zu leben.
In modern times, it is a rarity to live without electricity.
"Seltenheit" is employed to describe a rare or exceptional scenario or situation.
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