German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
üblich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːplɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveusual
Example
Das ist die übliche Lösung.
That is the usual solution.
More examples
Es ist üblich, Trinkgeld zu geben.
It is customary to give tips.
Core concept
A well-worn path that people in a setting normally follow.
Common phrases
wie üblich
as usual
es ist üblich
It is customary
ganz üblich
quite usual
Similar words
gewöhnlich: Common in daily life and not especially unusual.
normal: Meeting the accepted standard and free of problems.
gängig: Widely used or practiced by many people.
alltäglich: Occurring regularly in everyday life.
Definition in German
Üblich bedeutet, dass etwas einer verbreiteten Gewohnheit oder einem allgemein erwarteten Ablauf entspricht.
Word origin
Üblich developed from Middle High German üb(e)lich, formed from üben ('practice') with -lich, and referred to what was practiced or customary.
Usage tips
- Üblich describes what is customary or expected in a context, whereas gewöhnlich can also mean ordinary or unremarkable.
Other meanings
- commonadjective
Opposites
- ungewöhnlichunusualadjective
- außergewöhnlichextraordinaryadjective
Related words
- üblicherweiseusuallyadverb