English–German

“commonplace” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈnaːl/

Example

Das ist ein banales Beispiel.

That is a commonplace example.

Illustration for banal (commonplace)

How to say “commonplace” in German

“Commonplace” in German is banal.

A familiar remark or routine scene has been repeated so often that it offers no fresh insight.

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

Example sentences with banal

Seine banale Bemerkung beendete das Gespräch schnell.

His banal remark ended the conversation quickly.

Tips for using banal

  • In German, banal often sounds dismissive because it suggests triteness, while gewöhnlich and alltäglich are usually more neutral.

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