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generally
Means in general, basically, or applying in most cases. It is used to make a generalizing statement.
Generell bin ich mit deiner Arbeit zufrieden, aber es gibt ein paar Kleinigkeiten zu verbessern.
Generally, I’m satisfied with your work, but there are a few small things to improve.
'Generell' (generally) can be placed flexibly in a sentence. If it stands at the beginning of the sentence in position 1, the verb follows directly. But it can also appear as an adverb in the middle of the sentence.
Generell sind die Regeln hier sehr streng.
Generally, the rules here are very strict.
Very often, 'generell' (generally) introduces a general statement that is followed by a limitation with 'aber' (but). This pattern helps express an opinion in a nuanced way.
Generell mag ich die deutsche Küche, aber manche Gerichte sind mir zu schwer.
Generally, I like German cuisine, but some dishes are too heavy for me.
'Generell' (generally) is used in both spoken and written language. It often sounds somewhat more objective or factual and is commonly used to formulate a generalization.
Generell gilt: Je früher man bucht, desto günstiger sind die Tickets.
As a general rule: the earlier you book, the cheaper the tickets are.
generally / fundamental
„Generell“ mainly emphasizes that a statement has a broad scope. „Grundsätzlich“ emphasizes a rule or basic principle more strongly, while still allowing for exceptions. Use „generell“ for a generalizing statement and „grundsätzlich“ for an explicitly applicable principle.
Generell nehmen neue Mitarbeitende an dieser Schulung teil.
Generally, new employees attend this training.
Grundsätzlich müssen neue Mitarbeitende an der Schulung teilnehmen.
As a general rule, new employees must attend the training.
