ADJECTIVE
allgemein/ˌalɡəˈmaɪ̯n/general; common; universal
allgemein is a German adjective that means general, common, or universal. It is pronounced /ˌalɡəˈmaɪ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "allgemeiner" and "allgemeinsten".
Definitions
1.not specific; applicable to many or all cases(general use)
a.covering most or all of a group or category
Das ist eine allgemeine Regel.—That is a general rule.
2.common, widespread(everyday language)
a.prevailing or existing in many instances
Die allgemeine Meinung ist positiv.—The general opinion is positive.
3.universal, valid everywhere(philosophy/science)
a.applying everywhere or in all cases
Dieses Prinzip ist allgemein gültig.—This principle is universally valid.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | allgemein |
|---|---|
| Comparative | allgemeiner |
| Superlative | allgemeinsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "allgemein" mean in English?
- "allgemein" means general, common, or universal. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "allgemein"?
- "allgemein" is pronounced /ˌalɡəˈmaɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "allgemein"?
- The comparative of "allgemein" is "allgemeiner" and the superlative is "allgemeinsten".
- What part of speech is "allgemein"?
- "allgemein" is a adjective in German.
