German Conversation · Level 27
90 words
German word
meistens
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmaɪ̯stəns/
Meaning
- adverbusually
Example
Am Wochenende gehe ich meistens spazieren.
On weekends, I usually go for a walk.
More examples
Am Abend treffe ich meistens Freunde.
In the evening, I usually meet friends.
Core concept
A routine repeats across most occasions, with exceptions still possible.
Common phrases
meistens im Büro
usually at the office
meistens am Abend
usually in the evening
Similar words
meist: In many cases, though not in every case.
oft: On many occasions or at regular intervals.
häufig: Quite often or with high frequency.
normalerweise: As a general rule or under normal circumstances.
Definition in German
meistens heißt, dass etwas gewöhnlich oder in der Regel zutrifft.
Word origin
Meistens developed from meist by adding -ens, an ending used to form adverbs in German.
Usage tips
- In a main clause, meistens commonly follows the conjugated verb, as in 'Ich gehe meistens spazieren.'