seldsum

West Frisian

Alternative forms

  • selsum

Etymology

From Old Frisian selda (rare, adjective) +‎ -sum. Cognate with Saterland Frisian säildsoam, Dutch zeldzaam.

Adjective

seldsum

  1. rare
  2. strange, wonderful
  3. unusual
  4. outstanding, exceptional

Synonyms

  • eigenaardich
  • eksepsjoneel
  • útsûnderlik

Adverb

seldsum

  1. not often, rarely; sometimes
  2. very, a lot

Synonyms