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gewöhnlich

usual

Meaning of gewöhnlich

happening or done most of the time

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German/ɡəˈvøːnlɪç/
usual
gewöhnlich - usual
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gewöhnlich synonyms

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What's the difference between gewöhnlich / gewohnt / alltäglich / üblich / regulär / normal

🇩🇪German
gewöhnlich

usual — happening or done most of the time

A1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
gewohnt

Means familiar or accustomed; something you are used to. It emphasizes habit and familiarity more than general normality.

A1Often

Ich bin den gewohnten Lärm in der Stadt schon lange gewohnt.

Я уже давно привык к привычному городскому шуму.

A
🇩🇪German
alltäglich

Means everyday or part of daily life. It stresses routine, daily use, or ordinary life.

A1Very Often

Das ist ein alltägliches Problem im Büro.

Это повседневная проблема в офисе.

Ü
🇩🇪German
üblich

Means customary, standard, or commonly accepted in a situation. It often refers to what is normally done or expected.

A1Very Often

Es ist üblich, sich zur Begrüßung die Hand zu geben.

Принято здороваться за руку.

R
🇩🇪German
regulär

Means regular or according to a set schedule/system. It is more about order and routine than general normality.

A1Often

Die regulären Öffnungszeiten sind von neun bis fünf.

Обычные часы работы — с девяти до пяти.

N
🇩🇪German
normal

Means normal or as expected. It is the broadest and most general word for something usual.

A1Very Often

Heute ist wieder alles normal.

Сегодня снова всё нормально.

K
🇩🇪German
klassisch

Means classic, traditional, or a typical well-known example. It can suggest something established, not just usual.

A1Often

Das ist ein klassischer Fehler von Anfängern.

Это классическая ошибка новичков.

G
🇩🇪German
geläufig

Means common, familiar, or widely known in use. It is often used for words, expressions, or knowledge.

A1Rarely

Dieses Wort ist in der Alltagssprache sehr geläufig.

Это слово очень распространено в повседневной речи.

A
🇩🇪German
allgemein verwendet

Means widely used or commonly accepted in use. It stresses broad usage by many people.

A1Often

Das ist ein allgemein verwendeter Begriff in der Schule.

Это общепринятый термин в школе.

R
🇩🇪German
regelmäßig vorkommend

Means occurring regularly or repeatedly. It emphasizes repetition more than general normality.

A1Rarely

In dieser Region sind regelmäßige Probleme mit dem Internet regelmäßig vorkommend.

В этом регионе регулярно возникают проблемы с интернетом.

I
🇩🇪German
im Alltag häufig

Means common in everyday life. It is close to usual, but stresses how often something appears in daily life.

A1Often

Dieses Gerät ist im Alltag häufig nützlich.

Это устройство часто полезно в повседневной жизни.

N
🇩🇪German
nicht außergewöhnlich

Means not exceptional or not special; simply ordinary. It explains the idea by saying what it is not.

A1Often

Die Leistung war nicht außergewöhnlich, aber solide.

Результат был не выдающимся, но стабильным.

S
🇩🇪German
standardmäßig

Means by default or as the standard setting. It is strongly used for technical or system-based contexts.

A1Often

Das Programm startet standardmäßig im kleinen Fenster.

Программа по умолчанию запускается в маленьком окне.

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

how to pronounce gewöhnlich

/ɡəˈvøːnlɪç/

gewöhnlich translation

usual

gewöhnlich transcription

/ɡəˈvøːnlɪç/

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