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stranamente

/stra.naˈmen.te/adverbB1
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Meaning

strangely, oddly

  • in an unusual, surprising, or unexpected manner

In a sentence

Stranamente, oggi l'autobus è arrivato in perfetto orario.

Strangely, today the bus arrived right on time.

Marco si comporta stranamente da qualche giorno.

Marco has been acting strangely for a few days.

Stranamente, stamattina la strada non era trafficata.

Strangely, the road wasn't busy this morning.

Usage notes

  • Often placed at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a surprising fact.
  • Formed from the adjective 'strano' + '-mente'.

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