særligt

Særligt is a Danish adverb meaning “especially” or “particularly.” It derives from the adjective særlig, meaning “special” or “particular,” and is formed into an adverb by adding the suffix -t. The word is used to single out a person, thing, or aspect as more notable within a statement.

In Danish usage, særligt tends to appear in somewhat formal or written contexts; in everyday speech, især is often preferred. Examples: “Denne bog er særligt nyttig for lærere.” “Det er særligt vigtigt, at vi mødes i morgen.” The adverb can modify adjectives (“særligt svært”), emphasize verbs or whole clauses, and heighten the focus of a statement.

Note that især is a close synonym and is more common in speech, while særligt often carries a stronger or more formal emphasis on the singled-out element.

Etymology and cognates: The adverb særligt is linked to the adjective særlig with the same core meaning. Cognates appear in other Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian særlig and Swedish särskilt, which share the sense of emphasis or specialization.