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generell

/ɡenəˈʁɛl/· adjective

general; in general

Generell — as a rule, without exceptions in mind.

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generell
in general

Ich trinke generell keinen Alkohol.

As a rule I don't drink alcohol.

Word family

generellgeneralisierento generalisedie Generalisierunggeneralisation

Common combinations

  • ganz generellquite generally
  • generell giltas a general rule
  • eine generelle Fragea general question

Real examples

  • Generell ist das eine gute Idee.In general that's a good idea.
  • Rauchen ist hier generell verboten.Smoking is generally forbidden here.
  • Ich habe eine generelle Frage zum Kurs.I have a general question about the course.

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