im Allgemeinen
/ɪm alɡeˈmaɪnən/
in general
Im Allgemeinen sind die Menschen freundlich.
In general, people are friendly.
formalinformal
Used to refer to a general or typical case, rather than specific instances.
Im Allgemeinen ist die Regelung gut, aber es gibt Ausnahmen.
In general, the regulation is good, but there are exceptions.
This phrase is commonly used in both written and spoken German to make general statements.
Collocations
im Allgemeinen gesehenseen in generalim Allgemeinen gesprochengenerally speaking
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'im Allgemeinen' when you want to make a general statement that applies to most cases, not just specific ones.
Word Origin
Derived from the preposition 'in' and the adjective 'allgemein' (general), with the suffix '-en' to form the adverbial phrase.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to introduce a general statement or observation.
Word Breakdown
im
in
prepositionAllgemeinen
general
adjectiveDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch