Besonders - translation, pronunciation and examples
especially
more than usual or in particular
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besonders wichtig
besonders nützlich
besonders gut
besonders für Kinder
besonders im Winter
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especially — more than usual or in particular
Highlights the main or most important item; very close to “especially” in everyday use.
A more formal and precise way to single out a specific case or detail; slightly more formal than “vor allem”.
Usually means “namely, specifically, by name”; it is not exactly “especially” but introduces a precise clarification.
Emphasizes something special, specific, or made for a particular case; often closer to “special/specific” than “especially”.
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What's the difference between besonders / vor allem / insbesondere / namentlich / speziell / ganz besonders
especially — more than usual or in particular
Ich mag Obst, besonders Äpfel.
Я люблю фрукты, особенно яблоки.
Highlights the main or most important item; very close to “especially” in everyday use.
Ich mag alle Obstsorten, vor allem Äpfel.
Мне нравятся все виды фруктов, особенно яблоки.
A more formal and precise way to single out a specific case or detail; slightly more formal than “vor allem”.
Insbesondere Kinder sollten im Sommer genug trinken.
Особенно дети должны летом пить достаточно.
Usually means “namely, specifically, by name”; it is not exactly “especially” but introduces a precise clarification.
Viele Tiere, namentlich Hunde und Katzen, leben gern mit Menschen zusammen.
Многие животные, а именно собаки и кошки, любят жить рядом с людьми.
Emphasizes something special, specific, or made for a particular case; often closer to “special/specific” than “especially”.
Ich suche speziell ein Geschenk für meine Schwester.
Я ищу специально подарок для моей сестры.
Strengthens “especially”; it adds stronger emphasis and often sounds more emotional.
Ich freue mich ganz besonders auf den Urlaub.
Я особенно сильно радуюсь отпуску.
Usually means “actually, in fact” and only sometimes introduces a topic softly; it is not a direct synonym of “especially”.
Eigentlich wollte ich heute früh schlafen gehen.
На самом деле я хотел сегодня лечь спать рано.
Means “mainly, predominantly”; it describes what happens mostly, not just what is highlighted.
In dieser Gegend leben vorwiegend ältere Menschen.
В этом районе в основном живут пожилые люди.
Means “mainly, chiefly”; it points to the main part or main reason, not just emphasis.
Ich esse hauptsächlich Gemüse und Reis.
Я ем в основном овощи и рис.
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How to pronounce besonders and what this word means
besonders translation: especially. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce besonders
/bəˈzɔndɐs/
besonders translation
especially
besonders examples
Ich mag Obst, besonders Äpfel.
besonders transcription
/bəˈzɔndɐs/
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besonders meaning: what does it mean?
mehr als gewöhnlich oder im Besonderen
besonders pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
besonders is pronounced as /bəˈzɔndɐs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
besonders definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich mag Obst, besonders Äpfel. Translation: Я люблю фрукты, особенно яблоки.
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