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üblich: usual — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Dictionaryüblich

Quality-approved learning entryAdjectiveLevel B1

üblich

usual

normal, customary, or commonly used in a particular context

IPA/ˈyːplɪç/

The main stress follows standard German pronunciation.

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Meaning 1neutral · 86%

normal, customary, or commonly used in a particular context

Natural examples

In unserer Firma ist es üblich, Besprechungen pünktlich zu beginnen.

Kartenzahlung ist in diesem Restaurant inzwischen üblich.

Wir treffen uns morgen zur üblichen Zeit.

Usage note

A very common construction is Es ist üblich, zu + infinitive or Es ist üblich, dass ... . The adjective often contrasts with unüblich.

Mini-lesson: Customary in a context

üblich describes what is normally done or used in a particular setting: Das ist hier üblich.

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Form and grammar

Base form: üblich
Comparative: üblicher
Superlative: am üblichsten
Comparison: regular
Gradable: Yes
Before a noun: Yes
After a linking verb: Yes
adverbial: Yes
Opposite: unüblich

üblich describes something that is normal, customary, or commonly used in a particular place, group, or situation. It can be attributive or predicative.

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