Adjective
gebräuchlich
Pronunciation: [ɡəˈbʁɔʏ̯çlɪç]
usual, customary, common, in use
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- usual, customary, common, in use
Example sentence
Seit wann ist das Wort „Biotechnologie“ gebräuchlich?
Since when has the word "biotechnology" been in common use?
Usage
- ein gebräuchlicher Ausdruck — a commonly used expression; normal in a given context
- gebräuchlich / gebraucht — commonly used / used or second-hand; the meanings differ
Diese Abkürzung war in älteren Geschäftsbriefen gebräuchlich.
This abbreviation was commonly used in older business letters.