fremd
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /frɛməd/
KK: /frɛmd/
adjective
Definition
Not familiar or known; different from what is usual or expected.
Example
The customs in that country felt very fremd to me when I first arrived.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: fremder
Superlative: fremdest
Conversation
Have you ever felt fremd in a new place?
Yeah, I remember feeling really out of place when I traveled alone.
It’s such a strange feeling, like everything around you is so fremd.
Exactly! But sometimes those experiences lead to the best adventures.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
strange
alien
unusual
Antonyms
familiar
ordinary
common
noun
Definition
A person who is unknown or unfamiliar, often referred to as a stranger or guest.
Example
When I traveled to a new city, I felt like a fremd among the locals.
Conversation
I met a really interesting fremd at the party last night.
Oh really? What were they like?
They were so friendly and had amazing stories to share about their travels.
Root Explanation
The word 'fremd' originates from Old English 'fremde', meaning foreign or strange. It describes something or someone that is unfamiliar or from outside one's own group.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fremd' as referring to something 'foreign' or 'strange', helping you remember that it describes things that are unfamiliar.
Visually Confused Words
fred
fried
freed
fream
fired