Durchschnitt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchschnitt" is mainly used as noun meaning "average", "mean" or "mediocre". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Durchschnitt"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Durchschnitt
  • Plural: die Durchschnitte

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Composition: compound adjective formed by durch, Schnitt

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Average or mean value"

"Durchschnitt", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Durchschnitt der Noten beträgt 2,5.The average grade is 2.5.
  2. Im Durchschnitt verdienen die Angestellten 3000 Euro pro Monat.On average, employees earn 3000 Euros per month.
  3. Der Durchschnitt der Temperaturen lag im letzten Monat bei 20 Grad.The average temperature last month was 20 degrees.

2.) "Common, normal, or typical; not exceptional"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist ein durchschnitter Schüler.He is an average student.
  2. Das Restaurant bietet durchschnitte Qualität zu einem fairen Preis.The restaurant offers average quality at a fair price.
  3. Ihre Leistungen waren durchschnitt, weder besonders gut noch schlecht.Their performance was average, neither particularly good nor bad.
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