Allgemein Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Allgemein" is mainly used as adjective meaning "general", "common" or "universal". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "allgemein"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: allgemeiner
  • Superlative: am allgemeinsten

Meanings of "allgemein" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Common, general, universal"

"Allgemein", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist ein allgemeines Problem in unserer Gesellschaft.That is a general problem in our society.
  2. Die Regierung hat allgemeine Richtlinien für die Pandemie herausgegeben.The government has issued general guidelines for the pandemic.
  3. Er hat nur eine allgemeine Vorstellung davon, wie das funktioniert.He only has a general idea of how that works.

2.) "Generally, in general terms"

"Allgemein", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Allgemein gesprochen, ist das eine gute Idee.Generally speaking, that's a good idea.
  2. Die Situation hat sich allgemein verbessert.The situation has generally improved.
  3. Allgemein betrachtet, war das Projekt ein Erfolg.Generally considered, the project was a success.
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