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ordinary in German

ordinary in German is gewöhnlich, normal, Heroldsbild — ordinary means normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.

ordinary in German

gewöhnlich
adj
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
normal
adj
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
Heroldsbild
noun
(heraldry) One of the standard geometric designs placed across the center of a coat of arms, such as a pale or fess. [from 16th c.]

What does "ordinary" mean?

  1. adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
    "It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang."
  2. adj Plain or unimpressive; lacking any special quality.
    "The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about."

ordinary in a sentence

  • It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang.
  • He led a fairly ordinary life before winning the lottery.
  • The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ordinary" in German?

"ordinary" in German is gewöhnlich, normal, Heroldsbild. ordinary means: Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.

How do you use "ordinary" in a sentence?

Example: "It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang." In German, "ordinary" is gewöhnlich, normal, Heroldsbild.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ordinary": gewöhnlich, normal, Heroldsbild.

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