ADJECTIVE

üblich/ˈyːplɪç/usual; customary; common

üblich is a German adjective that means usual, customary, or common. It is pronounced /ˈyːplɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "üblicher" and "üblichsten".

Definitions

1.common or customary in a specific situation; usual(general usage)

a.what is usually done or expected

Es ist in Deutschland üblich, zum Geburtstag zu gratulieren.It is customary in Germany to congratulate someone on their birthday.

2.in accordance with social or cultural norms(norms/practices)

a.typical as per social traditions or rules

In vielen Firmen ist es üblich, am Freitag früher zu gehen.In many companies it is common to leave early on Fridays.

Adjective Forms

Positiveüblich
Comparativeüblicher
Superlativeüblichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "üblich" mean in English?
"üblich" means usual, customary, or common. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "üblich"?
"üblich" is pronounced /ˈyːplɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "üblich"?
The comparative of "üblich" is "üblicher" and the superlative is "üblichsten".
What part of speech is "üblich"?
"üblich" is a adjective in German.

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