German Conversation · Level 29
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German word
gewöhnlich
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈvøːnlɪç/
Meaning
- adverbusually
Example
Wir treffen uns gewöhnlich um acht Uhr.
We usually meet at eight.
More examples
Gewöhnlich abends lese ich ein Buch.
Usually in the evening, I read a book.
Core concept
The normal pattern of events appears instead of an unusual exception.
Common phrases
gewöhnlich abends
usually in the evening
gewöhnlich morgens
usually in the morning
Similar words
meistens: In the majority of cases.
oft: Many times.
häufig: Quite often.
normalerweise: Under normal circumstances.
Definition in German
Gewöhnlich heißt, dass etwas regelmäßig und erwartungsgemäß stattfindet.
Word origin
The word comes from Middle High German gewonlich and expresses the idea of what is customary or familiar.
Usage tips
- Gewöhnlich can also mean 'ordinary' or 'common' when it modifies a noun, so context distinguishes this use from 'usually.'