normal

/nɔʁˈmaːl/
standard, typical, or usual

Das Wetter ist heute normal.

The weather is normal today.


general

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

Er hat ein normales Leben geführt.

He led a normal life.

In German, 'normal' is often used to describe something that is average or typical, without negative connotations.

Pro Tip

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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