German word

gebräuchlich

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈbrɔʏ̯çlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivecommonly used

Example

Dieses Wort ist gebräuchlicher als das andere.

This word is more commonly used than the other one.

Illustration for gebräuchlich (commonly used)

More examples

In der Alltagssprache ist dieses Wort gebräuchlich.

In everyday language, this word is commonly used.

Core concept

A tool, expression, or practice that appears repeatedly in ordinary use within a particular field.

Common phrases

  • allgemein gebräuchlich

    generally used

  • in der Alltagssprache gebräuchlich

    commonly used in everyday language

  • als gebräuchlich gelten

    be regarded as commonly used

Similar words

üblich: Recognized as the usual or customary way to do something.
geläufig: Familiar from frequent use and readily understood or used.
verbreitet: Present or known across many places or among many people.
allgemein: Accepted broadly rather than restricted to one particular case.

Definition in German

In einem bestimmten Bereich häufig verwendet oder in Gebrauch befindlich.

Word origin

Gebräuchlich derives from German gebrauchen ('to use') with the adjective-forming suffix -lich, so its history centers on regular use.

Usage tips

  • Gebräuchlich usually describes a word, method, or object in use, while häufig more broadly describes something that occurs often.

Other meanings

  • usualadjective
  • customaryadjective

Opposites

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