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universal in German

universal in German is universell, Allgemein-, allgemein — universal means applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.

universal in German

universell
adj
Common to all members of a group or class.
Allgemein-
adj
Common to all members of a group or class.
allgemein
adj
Common to all members of a group or class.
universell
adj
Common to all society; worldwide.
Welt-
adj
Common to all society; worldwide.
weltweit
adj
Common to all society; worldwide.
kosmisch
adj
Unlimited; vast; infinite.
universell
adj
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.
All-
adj
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.
Universal-
adj
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.
Universalie
noun
(philosophy) A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

What does "universal" mean?

  1. adjective Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.
    "Clean water should be a universal right, not a privilege."
  2. adjective Relating to the universe as a whole.
    "Scientists study the universal laws that govern how stars and galaxies form."
  3. adjective Designed to work in many different situations or with many different things.
    "The adapter is universal, so it fits sockets from any country."
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universal in a sentence

  • Clean water should be a universal right, not a privilege.
  • The film has universal appeal, popular with kids and adults alike.
  • Scientists study the universal laws that govern how stars and galaxies form.
  • The old poem describes a universal order that holds every planet in its path.

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What is "universal" in German?
"universal" in German is universell, Allgemein-, allgemein. universal means: Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.
How do you use "universal" in a sentence?
Example: "Clean water should be a universal right, not a privilege." In German, "universal" is universell, Allgemein-, allgemein.
Are there other ways to say "universal" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "universal": universell, Allgemein-, allgemein, Welt-, weltweit, kosmisch.
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