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special (EN)
Adjektiv, Substantiv

Adjektiv “special”

Grundform special (more/most)
  1. besonders
    Her handmade quilt was special because of the intricate patterns that were unlike any other.
  2. geschätzt, lieb, geliebt
    The locket she wore was special to her because it contained a photo of her late grandmother.
  3. bezogen auf oder konzipiert für Personen mit Behinderungen
    The school hired a new teacher with experience in special-needs classrooms to better support its diverse student body.
  4. besonders (im abwertenden Sinne verwendet)
    He sarcastically asked if I was special because I couldn't find the obvious shortcut on the map.

Substantiv “special”

Sg. special, Pl. specials od. unz.
  1. Sonderangebot
    The store advertised a special on all electronics for the upcoming holiday weekend.
  2. Tagesgericht (oder: Spezialangebot des Tages)
    The diner's special today is a hearty beef stew with fresh-baked bread.
  3. Spezialfolge
    The Halloween special of the show was both spooky and hilarious.
  4. Etwas ungeplantes, das von der üblichen routine abweicht
    Due to the festival, the train service added a special to accommodate the increased number of passengers.
  5. Sonderkorrespondent
    The newspaper sent their special to cover the international conference in Geneva.