normal
/nɔʁˈmaːl/adjective★Beginner— standard, typical, or usual
general
Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
Er hat ein normales Leben geführt.
He led a normal life.
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In German, 'normal' is often used to describe something that is average or typical, without negative connotations.
Collocations
normalerweiseusuallynormaler Preisstandard price
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Common Usage
'Normal' is often used in German to describe something that is standard or typical, without implying anything negative.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'normalis', meaning 'made according to a carpenter's square', from 'norma' (carpenter's square).
📝Usage Notes
'Normal' in German can sometimes carry a stronger sense of 'average' or 'ordinary' compared to English, but it is generally neutral.
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