English–German

“common” in German

German

Alsoverbreitet

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛŋɪç/

Example

Das ist eine gängige Praxis.

That is a common practice.

Illustration for gängig (common)

How to say “common” in German

“Common” in German is gängig.

A well-trodden path that many people use, making the route familiar and established.

Full entry for gängig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gängig

Unter Studierenden ist diese Ansicht gängig.

Among students, this view is common.

Tips for using gängig

  • Gängig often describes established methods, terms, or practices, while häufig more directly describes something that occurs often.

Other German words for “common”

Dieses Problem ist verbreitet.

This problem is common.

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