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gewöhnlich

ordinary

Meaning of gewöhnlich

alltäglich, üblich, ohne Besonderheit

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German[ɡəˈvøːnlɪç]
ordinary
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gewöhnlich belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

gewöhnlichordinary
Hemdshirt
Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers
Jeanshosejeans
kurze Hoseshorts

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What's the difference between gewöhnlich / alltäglich / banal / durchschnittlich

🇩🇪German
gewöhnlich

Means normal, usual; the most neutral and general option without extra nuance.

A2Very Often

Das ist ein normaler Tag für mich.

Это обычный день для меня.

🇩🇪German

Means everyday, commonplace; emphasizes that something is part of daily life and not special.

A2Often

Das ist ein alltägliches Problem.

Это повседневная проблема.

B
🇩🇪German
banal

Means banal, trite; often expresses disapproval and suggests a lack of originality.

A2Rarely

Seine Antwort war ziemlich banal.

Его ответ был довольно банальным.

D
🇩🇪German
durchschnittlich

Means average, typical; emphasizes lack of outstanding qualities without a negative judgment.

A2Often

Er ist nur ein durchschnittlicher Schüler.

Он всего лишь средний ученик.

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gewöhnlich translation: ordinary. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce gewöhnlich

[ɡəˈvøːnlɪç]

gewöhnlich translation

ordinary

gewöhnlich transcription

[ɡəˈvøːnlɪç]

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gewöhnlich meaning: what does it mean?

alltäglich, üblich, ohne Besonderheit

gewöhnlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

gewöhnlich is pronounced as [ɡəˈvøːnlɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is gewöhnlich part of Accessories vocabulary?

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Is gewöhnlich part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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