gebräuchlich
common
Widely spread and generally usual or used. Refers to words, expressions, objects, or customs.
EXAMPLE
Das Wort „cool“ ist heute in der Jugendsprache sehr gebräuchlich.
The word “cool” is very common in youth language today.
gebräuchlich
common
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Meanings
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Word family
The word “gebräuchlich” (common) is closely related to the noun “der Gebrauch” (use). Something that is “gebräuchlich” is therefore “im Gebrauch” (in use).
EXAMPLE
Diese alten Werkzeuge sind heute nicht mehr im Gebrauch.
These old tools are no longer in use today.
Typical collocations
“Gebräuchlich” often describes linguistic elements or methods. Typical combinations are “ein gebräuchliches Wort” (a common word), “ein gebräuchlicher Ausdruck” (a common expression), or “eine gebräuchliche Methode” (a common method).
EXAMPLE
„LG“ ist eine gebräuchliche Abkürzung für „Liebe Grüße“ in E-Mails.
“LG” is a common abbreviation for “Liebe Grüße” in emails.
Use with negation
The word is very often used in the negative form “nicht mehr gebräuchlich” (no longer common) to express that something is outdated and is hardly used anymore today.
EXAMPLE
Die Anrede „Fräulein“ ist heutzutage nicht mehr gebräuchlich.
The form of address “Fräulein” is no longer common nowadays.
Compare with
gebräuchlich vs üblich
usual
Üblich refers to something that follows a habit or convention and is therefore expected. Gebräuchlich emphasizes that something is actually widely used. Üblich often fits rules and procedures, while gebräuchlich is frequently used for words, forms, or objects.
gebräuchlich
In vielen Regionen ist diese Form der Begrüßung gebräuchlich.
This form of greeting is common in many regions.
üblich
Bei offiziellen Treffen ist diese Form der Begrüßung üblich.
This form of greeting is usual at official meetings.
In real life
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