besonders

besonderer · am besondersten
Based on: be-, sondern
Goethe A2 Adjective
  1. especially
  2. special
1.

especially

("vor allem" is more common.)
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Examples
  • Am Herbst mag ich besonders das bunte Laub.
  • What I especially like about fall are the  colorful leaves.
2.

special

(In the sense of "That was special.". Usually, people say "Das war was Besonderes." instead.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'besonders' have?

besonders has 2 distinct meanings: 1. especially, 2. special.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'besonders'?

comparative: besonderer / superlative: am besondersten

What is 'besonders' related to?

The word 'besonders' is related to be- and sondern.

Where can I learn more about 'besonders'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.