allgemein — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blanket noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
- general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
- generally adv Usually or in most cases; as a rule.
- generic adj Applying broadly to a whole class or category rather than one specific item; not brand-specific.
- universal adjective Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.
- vulgar adj Crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in speech or behaviour.
Senses
allgemein is used for these senses in English:
- blanket General; covering or encompassing everything.
- generally Popularly or widely.
- generally Without reference to specific details.
- generic Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
- universal Common to all members of a group or class.
- vulgar (historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.
blanket — full definition
- noun A large piece of soft, thick fabric used for warmth, typically on a bed or wrapped around the body.
- noun A covering layer of something, often used figuratively.
- adj Applying generally to every case, without exceptions.
- verb To cover something completely, as if with a blanket.
general — full definition
- adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
- adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
- adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
- noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.