German Conversation · Level 122
45 words
German word
üblicherweise
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈyːplɪçɐˌvaɪ̯zə/
Meaning
- adverbusually
Example
Wir essen üblicherweise um 19 Uhr.
We usually eat at 7 p.m.
More examples
Bei größeren Projekten dauert die Abstimmung üblicherweise mehrere Wochen.
For larger projects, coordination usually takes several weeks.
Core concept
A familiar routine unfolding in its customary way.
Common phrases
üblicherweise um 8 Uhr
usually at 8 o'clock
üblicherweise am Wochenende
usually on the weekend
Similar words
normalerweise: Describes what is expected under normal procedures or circumstances.
meistens: Shows that something occurs more often than not.
gewöhnlich: Describes a regular, ordinary state rather than an exceptional one.
in der Regel: Describes what generally occurs under established rules or practice.
Definition in German
Verwendet man, um auszudrücken, dass etwas meistens so verläuft.
Word origin
Üblicherweise is formed from the adjective üblich and the suffix -erweise, which is historically linked to Weise, meaning manner or way.
Usage tips
- Üblicherweise is more formal than the common conversational adverb meistens and often suits descriptions of regular procedures.