üblich

B1

customary, usual

English meaning
customary, usual

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üblich in a sentence

In Deutschland ist es üblich, früh zu Abend zu essen.

In Germany it is customary to have dinner early.

Comparative and superlative

üblich → üblicher → am üblichsten

Word family

Words built on üblich:

Where üblich comes from

Das Wort ist seit dem 16. Jahrhundert belegt. :Ableitung zum Stamm des Verbs üben mit dem Derivatem (Ableitungsmorphem) -lich; wörtlich also "wie es (aus-)geübt wird"

Words that go with üblich

Questions about üblich

What is the comparative of üblich?

üblich → üblicher → am üblichsten.

What does üblich mean in English?

üblich means "customary, usual". For example: "In Deutschland ist es üblich, früh zu Abend zu essen." — "In Germany it is customary to have dinner early."

What level is üblich in German?

üblich is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate.

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