English–German
“average” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdʊɐ̯çˌʃnɪt/
Example
Die Preise sind im Durchschnitt gestiegen.
On average, prices have risen.
How to say “average” in German
“Average” in German is Durchschnitt.
A group of uneven figures gathers around one middle marker that shows their general level.
Example sentences with Durchschnitt
Im Durchschnitt braucht man hier etwa zehn Minuten.
On average, it takes about ten minutes here.
Tips for using Durchschnitt
- Durchschnittlich can mean 'average' or 'ordinary', and its evaluation depends on context rather than indicating a precise numerical mean.
Other German words for “average”
Er ist ein durchschnittlicher Schüler.
He is an average student.