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üblich

common · usual

Etwas, das oft gemacht wird oder normal ist.

Definition & meaning

The word üblich is a German adjective that translates to "usual," "common," "customary," or "standard." It describes something that happens frequently, corresponds to general habits, or is accepted as the normal way of doing things.

  1. Common or customary: Referring to something that is widely accepted or practiced. (e.g., "Es ist üblich, Trinkgeld zu geben." - It is customary to give a tip.)
  2. Normal or regular: Describing something that follows the standard procedure or expectation. (e.g., "Das ist die übliche Vorgehensweise." - That is the standard procedure.)

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • üblich is an adjective that can be used attributively (e.g., "der übliche Verdächtige") or predicatively (e.g., "Das ist üblich").
  • As an adjective, it is declined according to the noun it modifies.

Word origin:

  • The word is derived from the German verb üben (to practice/exercise), which relates to the Old High German "uobel" (something that is practiced or done). The suffix "-lich" is a common German suffix used to form adjectives, similar to the English "-ly" or "-able." It essentially implies "in the manner of what is practiced."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • gewöhnlich (ordinary/usual)
  • normal (normal)
  • gebräuchlich (common/in use)
  • gängig (current/standard)
  • konventionell (conventional)

Antonyms:

  • unüblich (unusual/non-standard)
  • ungewöhnlich (unusual/extraordinary)
  • selten (rare)
  • außergewöhnlich (exceptional)

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Examples

In Deutschland sind Brötchen zum Frühstück üblich.adjective

In Germany, bread rolls for breakfast are common.

In Österreich ist es üblich, mittags warm zu essen.adjective

In Austria, it is common to eat a warm meal at lunchtime.

In Deutschland ist es üblich, die Schuhe auszuziehen, bevor man eine Wohnung betritt.adjective

In Germany, it is usual to take off your shoes before entering an apartment.

In Deutschland ist es üblich, Handtücher auf die Liegestühle zu legen.adjective

In Germany, it is common to put towels on the lounge chairs.

Üblicherweise beginnt die Arbeitszeit um 9 Uhr.adjective

The working hours usually start at 9 o'clock.

In dieser Region sind warme Mahlzeiten mittags üblich.adjective

In this region, it's usual to have warm meals in the middle of the day.

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