남달라요 · 남달랐어요 · 남다른 (+noun) (르 irregular)
exceptional, special, out of the ordinary
Example
그 선수는 어릴 때부터 실력이 남달랐어요.
That athlete's skills were exceptional from a young age.
Word parts
Built from 남 'other people' + 다르다 'different' — different from everyone else.
Good to know
A compliment, often in 남다른 재능 (exceptional talent) or 감회가 남다르다 (it feels special).
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