ADJECTIVE
gewöhnlich/ɡəˈvøːnlɪç/usual; ordinary; common
gewöhnlich is a German adjective that means usual, ordinary, or common. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvøːnlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gewöhnlicher" and "gewöhnlichsten".
Definitions
1.usual, typical, or occurring in most cases(general)
a.not exceptional; as generally experienced
Er steht um die gewöhnliche Zeit auf.—He gets up at the usual time.
2.not special or remarkable; ordinary(quality)
a.not differing from the norm; plain
Das waren keine außergewöhnlichen, sondern ganz gewöhnliche Ereignisse.—Those were not extraordinary, but completely ordinary events.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gewöhnlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gewöhnlicher |
| Superlative | gewöhnlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gewöhnlich" mean in English?
- "gewöhnlich" means usual, ordinary, or common. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gewöhnlich"?
- "gewöhnlich" is pronounced /ɡəˈvøːnlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gewöhnlich"?
- The comparative of "gewöhnlich" is "gewöhnlicher" and the superlative is "gewöhnlichsten".
- What part of speech is "gewöhnlich"?
- "gewöhnlich" is a adjective in German.
