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commonplace in German

commonplace in German is gewöhnlich, abgedroschen, banal — commonplace means ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.

commonplace in German

gewöhnlich
adj
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
abgedroschen
adj
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
banal
adj
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
fade
adj
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
alltäglich
adj
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
gang und gäbe
adj
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
Gemeinplatz
noun
A platitude or cliché.
Allgemeinplatz
noun
A platitude or cliché.
Binsenwahrheit
noun
A platitude or cliché.
Binsenweisheit
noun
A platitude or cliché.
Floskel
noun
A platitude or cliché.
Plattitüde
noun
A platitude or cliché.
Alltäglichkeit
noun
Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.
Normalität
noun
Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.

What does "commonplace" mean?

  1. adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
    "Smartphones are so commonplace now that few people remember life without them."
  2. noun A remark or idea that has become dull and predictable from overuse; a cliché.
    "His speech was full of commonplaces about hard work and dreams."

commonplace in a sentence

  • Smartphones are so commonplace now that few people remember life without them.
  • His speech was full of commonplaces about hard work and dreams.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "commonplace" in German?

"commonplace" in German is gewöhnlich, abgedroschen, banal. commonplace means: Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.

How do you use "commonplace" in a sentence?

Example: "Smartphones are so commonplace now that few people remember life without them." In German, "commonplace" is gewöhnlich, abgedroschen, banal.

Are there other ways to say "commonplace" in German?

Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "commonplace": gewöhnlich, abgedroschen, banal, fade, alltäglich, gang und gäbe.

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