untypischerweise

Untypischerweise is a German adverb meaning “in an untypical way” or “unusually.” It is used to describe actions, events, or behaviors that deviate from what is normally expected or typical.

The word is formed from the adjective untypisch (untypical) with the adverbial suffix -erweise, producing untypischerweise. It is related to typischerweise, which means “typically” or “as is typical,” and the negating prefix un-, which marks the opposite sense. The construction follows a common pattern in German where adjectives can take an adverbial -erweise ending to express manner.

Usage wise, untypischerweise tends to appear in written, formal, or analytic contexts rather than everyday speech. It is often used to emphasize a departure from the norm, especially in journalism, academic writing, or detailed reports. In everyday language, speakers might opt for synonyms such as ungewöhnlich or nicht typisch, which are more common and less marked stylistically.

Examples:

- Der Prozess verlief untypischerweise ruhig.

- Die Reaktion des Publikums war untypischerweise gelassen.

See also: typischerweise, gewöhnlich, ungewöhnlich, nicht typisch.