Meaning
strange
- strange; odd
In a sentence
C'è uno strano odore in cucina oggi.
There’s a strange smell in the kitchen today.
Perché mi guardi in modo così strano?
Why are you looking at me so strangely?
Luca è sempre stato un tipo strano.
Luca has always been a strange guy.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| strano | masculine · singular |
| strana | feminine · singular |
| strani | masculine · plural |
| strane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'strano' for things that feel off or unusual, not just unfamiliar. 'Bizzarro' leans more toward quirky or eccentric.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'strano' (m.sg.), 'strana' (f.sg.), 'strani' (m.pl.), 'strane' (f.pl.).
- Common in informal speech; avoid in formal writing unless describing odd behavior or situations.