adjective
vanlig
normal · ordinary
Något som händer ofta eller som många känner till.
vanlig (Swedish)
Definition: "Vanlig" is an adjective that means ordinary, common, usual, or typical in English. It describes something that is not special, rare, or extraordinary but rather frequent or normal.
Examples of use:
- en vanlig dag — an ordinary day
- en vanlig person — an ordinary person
- vanlig praxis — common practice
Synonyms and nuances:
- normal: Focuses on something standard or expected.
- allmän: Means general or common to many people.
- typisk: Refers more to characteristics typical of a category rather than general occurrence.
- ordinär: Means ordinary but can sometimes have a negative connotation, like common or low-quality.
In summary, "vanlig" is a neutral, broadly used adjective referring to what happens regularly or is frequently encountered.
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Examples
Han har en vanlig jacka.adjective
He has a normal jacket.
De köpte vanliga skor i affären.adjective
They bought ordinary shoes in the store.
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