kurios
curious, strange, odd, quirky
English translations
- 01
curious
- 02
strange
- 03
odd
Word details
- German meaning
- Seltsam, merkwürdig oder ungewöhnlich.
- English meaning
- Curious
- Synonym
- seltsam, merkwürdig
- German example
- Es war eine kuriose Begegnung auf der Straße.
- English example
- It was a curious encounter on the street.
- Comparative
- kurioserSuperlative: am kuriosesten
Related words
- Kuriosum
Curiosity, oddity
- Kuriosität
A curiosity is something strange, unusual, or interesting.
- Kuriositätenkabinett
A cabinet of curiosities is a collection of rare and unusual objects, often with scientific or historical interest.
- Sommerloch
Silly season
Example sentences with “kurios”
Das ist eine kuriose Geschichte. (That is a curious story.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'kurios' an adjective that can be inflected?
Yes, 'kurios' is a standard German adjective. It follows weak or strong declension patterns depending on the article and case (e.g., 'ein kurioser Vorfall', 'das kuriose Ereignis').