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
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
normal
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
Heroldsbild
(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?
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adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
"It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang."
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adj Plain or unimpressive; lacking any special quality.
"The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about."
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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.
- The hotel room was ordinary, with plain white walls and a small bed.
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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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