सामान्य
यह एक सामान्य दिन था।
It was an ordinary day.
Not special, different, or unusual; typical or usual.
उसकी सामान्य आदतें थीं।
His habits were ordinary.
Often used to describe people, things, or situations that are not remarkable.
Relating to the common people or the general population.
सामान्य जनता को ध्यान में रखते हुए नीतियाँ बनाई जाती हैं।
Policies are made keeping the general public in mind.
Used in sociological or political contexts.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Learn 'सामान्य ज्ञान' (general knowledge) and 'सामान्य स्थिति' (normal condition) as they are frequently used in daily conversations.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overgeneralization
While 'सामान्य' means 'ordinary,' it does not carry a negative connotation like 'mediocre.' Use it to describe neutral or positive everyday situations.
Word Origin
Sanskrit 'sāmānya' (सामान्य), meaning 'equal, common, universal'. Derived from 'sama' (समा, 'equal') + '-nya' (a suffix denoting quality).
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. In Hindi, it often implies 'not extraordinary' rather than negative connotations.