normal
Meaning and Usage
"Normal" in German corresponds to "normal" in English and is used to describe something that is usual, typical, or standard.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "normal" doesn't have any specific prefix, root, or suffix as it is borrowed directly from Latin. It is used in similar ways in both German and English.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "normal" is very similar in both German and English, both in spelling and meaning.
Cultural Context
The concept of "normal" is universal, so the cultural context in German is similar to that in English.
Example Sentences
- Das ist ganz normal. (That's completely normal.)
- Es ist normal, nervös zu sein. (It's normal to be nervous.)
Memory Tips
Associate "normal" with its English counterpart, or think about the "norm" in "normal" to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: üblich (usual), standard (standard)
- Antonyms: ungewöhnlich (unusual), außergewöhnlich (extraordinary)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
The word "normal" is not a noun, so it doesn't have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
The word "normal" can also be used as an adjective, and as such it doesn't have a conjugation in terms of gender or number. Example: Das ist normal. (That is normal.)