furcsa

Furcsa is a Hungarian adjective meaning strange, odd, or unusual. It describes something that diverges from the ordinary or familiar and can apply to objects, events, people, or feelings. The word can modify nouns (furcsa ember, furcsa helyzet, furcsa zaj) and can also be used predicatively (Ez furcsa; Az történt, furcsa). The adverbial form is furcsán, used to indicate how something is done (például furcsán viselkedett). The comparative form is furcsább, and the superlative is legfurcsább.

Common collocations include furcsa módon (in a strange way) and furcsa dolog (a strange thing). The nuance ranges from merely unfamiliar to unsettling or eerie, depending on context. In everyday language, furcsa often carries a mild evaluative tone, but it is generally descriptive rather than a strong judgment.

Etymology: The exact origin is not definitively established; furcsa is typically treated as a native Hungarian word with no widely agreed external source. It has become a standard part of modern Hungarian vocabulary.

Related terms: furcsaság (oddity or strangeness) as a noun; synonyms include különös, szokatlan; antonyms include normális, hétköznapi, megszokott.

Usage notes: While often neutral, furcsa can carry evaluative or negative connotations depending on context and speaker intention. In formal writing, more precise terms may be used to convey a specific shade of strangeness.