English–German

“general” in German

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Pronunciation

IPA/algəˈmaɪ̯n/

Example

Das ist eine allgemeine Regel.

That is a general rule.

Illustration for allgemein (general)

How to say “general” in German

“General” in German is allgemein.

One broad rule is written across a board for everyone, not beside one person's special case.

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

Example sentences with allgemein

Zu Beginn stellte er eine allgemeine Frage.

At the beginning, he asked a general question.

Tips for using allgemein

  • Im Allgemeinen is the common fixed phrase for 'generally', and Allgemeinen is capitalized because it is a substantivized adjective.

Other German words for “general”

Der General begrüßte die Soldaten.

The general greeted the soldiers.

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