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normal

/nɔʁˈmaːl/
adjective★Beginner
formal

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

Das Wetter ist heute normal.

The weather is normal today.

Er hat ein normales Leben.

He has a normal life.

💡

In German, 'normal' is often used to describe something that is standard or average, without necessarily implying anything positive or negative.

formal

Mentally and physically healthy; sane.

Sie ist nach der Therapie wieder normal.

She is normal again after therapy.

💡

In psychological contexts, 'normal' can refer to a state of mental health.

Collocations

normalerweisenormallyzurück zur Normalitätback to normal

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

zurück zur Normalitätphrase
back to normal

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Normal' is frequently used in everyday German to describe things that are standard or typical, such as 'normales Wetter' (normal weather).

⚡Gold Rule

Neutral Tone

In German, 'normal' is generally neutral and does not imply judgment, unlike in English where it can sometimes be used pejoratively.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'normalis', meaning 'perpendicular', from 'norma' (carpenter's square). The modern sense of 'conforming to a standard' emerged in the 17th century.

📝Usage Notes

'Normal' in German is often used in a neutral or descriptive sense, unlike in English where it can sometimes carry connotations of mediocrity or lack of excitement.

Word Breakdown

norm
standard or rule
root
+
-al
relating to
suffix
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