ADJECTIVE
durchschnittlich/ˈdʊʁçˌʃnɪtlɪç/average; on average; mediocre
durchschnittlich is a German adjective that means average, on average, or mediocre. It is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌʃnɪtlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "durchschnittlicher" and "durchschnittlichsten".
Definitions
1.having the typical level, value, or quality found in most cases; average(attribute, quality)
a.of standard or ordinary nature; neither exceptionally good nor bad
Die Schüler haben eine durchschnittliche Note von 2,5 erhalten.—The students received an average grade of 2.5.
b.statistically representative of a mean value across a group
Die durchschnittliche Lebenserwartung steigt stetig.—The average life expectancy is steadily increasing.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | durchschnittlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | durchschnittlicher |
| Superlative | durchschnittlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "durchschnittlich" mean in English?
- "durchschnittlich" means average, on average, or mediocre. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "durchschnittlich"?
- "durchschnittlich" is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌʃnɪtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "durchschnittlich"?
- The comparative of "durchschnittlich" is "durchschnittlicher" and the superlative is "durchschnittlichsten".
- What part of speech is "durchschnittlich"?
- "durchschnittlich" is a adjective in German.
