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normality
The state in which things are as they usually are or as one expects them to be; the absence of crises, disruptions, or extraordinary circumstances.
Nach den wochenlangen Streiks kehrte langsam wieder Normalität im öffentlichen Verkehr ein.
After weeks of strikes, normality slowly returned to public transportation.
'Normalität' (normality) is derived from the adjective 'normal' (normal). The ending '-ität' (-ity) is a typical ending for abstract nouns that describe a state or quality.
Die Qualität des Produkts ist sehr hoch.
The quality of the product is very high.
'Normalität' (normality) is often used in fixed phrases that describe a return to a familiar state. Very common are 'zur Normalität zurückkehren' (to return to normality) and the desire for 'einem Stück Normalität' (a piece of normality).
Nach dem langen Winter sehnen sich die Menschen nach Normalität.
After the long winter, people long for normality.
The word 'Normalität' (normality) is used especially often in times of crises, disasters, or major changes. It describes the state that existed before the disruption and that people wish to have back.
Während der Pandemie war der größte Wunsch vieler eine Rückkehr zur Normalität.
During the pandemic, many people's greatest wish was a return to normality.
exception
'die Ausnahme' and 'die Normalität' stand in clear contrast to each other. 'Normalität' means the state in which everything is as one knows or expects it to be. 'Ausnahme' means an individual case that does not fit this rule or expectation. If something happens often, it is part of normality. If it is only special or different, it is an exception.
Nach dem Streik kehrte im Zugverkehr langsam wieder Normalität ein.
After the strike, normality slowly returned to train service.
Im Sommer arbeiten wir freitags früher Schluss, aber heute ist eine Ausnahme.
In the summer, we finish work earlier on Fridays, but today is an exception.