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generell
/ɡeˈneːʁəl/
in general
Das ist generell nicht erlaubt.
That is generally not allowed.
formal
in general; overall; generally
Generell gilt: Wer zu spät kommt, muss warten.
In general it applies: Anyone who arrives late must wait.
Used both as an adjective (e.g., 'eine generelle Regel') and as an adverb.
Collocations
generell geltenapply in generalgenerell akzeptiertgenerally acceptedgenerell nicht zulässiggenerally not permissible
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Pro Tip
Adverb vs. Adjective
When 'generell' modifies a verb or whole clause, it functions as an adverb ('generell ist das nicht erlaubt'). When it modifies a noun, it is an adjective ('eine generelle Aussage').
Gold Rule
Avoid Overgeneralizing
Use 'generell' only when you truly mean 'in most cases' and not when a specific exception is intended.
Word Origin
From Latin 'generalis' meaning 'of a kind, general'.
Usage Notes
Often appears in statements that describe a rule or tendency without exceptions. As an adjective it usually precedes a noun (e.g., 'eine generelle Regel').
Word Breakdown
generell
general
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