Expresses that something corresponds to habit, the rule, or the normal case. It means something like 'normally' or 'as a rule.'
example
Üblicherweise trinken wir morgens Kaffee, aber heute gibt es Tee.
Usually we drink coffee in the morning, but today we're having tea.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of 'üblich' (usual) and the ending '-weise', which often forms adverbs. 'Üblich' itself comes from 'üben' (to practice) and means what has become customary through practice. 'Üblicherweise' therefore describes what happens in a customary way.
EXAMPLE
Die Besprechung findet üblicherweise am Montagmorgen statt.
The meeting usually takes place on Monday morning.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'üblicherweise' can stand in different positions in the sentence. If it stands in position 1, the verb follows directly after it. But it can also stand after the verb and the subject to be less emphasized.
EXAMPLE
Üblicherweise beginnt der Unterricht um 8 Uhr.
Usually, class begins at 8 o'clock.
Register
'Üblicherweise' belongs more to written language or a slightly formal style. It is used less often in everyday spoken language.
EXAMPLE
Der Antrag muss üblicherweise innerhalb von vier Wochen eingereicht werden.
The application usually has to be submitted within four weeks.
Compare with
near_synonym
üblicherweise vs oft
often
'oft' and 'üblicherweise' can both say that something happens in many cases. 'oft' is broader and can also simply mean many individual times. 'üblicherweise' is closer to 'that is how it normally is' or 'that is the rule'. It sounds a bit more precise and often a bit more formal than 'oft'. If you only want to emphasize frequency, use 'oft'. If you mean the normal sequence of events or the usual practice, 'üblicherweise' fits better.
üblicherweise
Beim Einkaufen bezahlt sie üblicherweise mit Karte.
When shopping, she usually pays by card.
oft
Vor dem Termin geht Herr Neumann oft noch kurz im Büro die Unterlagen durch.
Before the appointment, Mr. Neumann often briefly goes through the documents at the office.