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Expresses that something corresponds to habit, the rule, or the normal case. It means something like 'normally' or 'as a rule.'
Üblicherweise trinken wir morgens Kaffee, aber heute gibt es Tee.
Usually we drink coffee in the morning, but today we're having tea.
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.
Die Besprechung findet üblicherweise am Montagmorgen statt.
The meeting usually takes place on Monday morning.
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.
Üblicherweise beginnt der Unterricht um 8 Uhr.
Usually, class begins at 8 o'clock.
'Üblicherweise' belongs more to written language or a slightly formal style. It is used less often in everyday spoken language.
Der Antrag muss üblicherweise innerhalb von vier Wochen eingereicht werden.
The application usually has to be submitted within four weeks.
otherwise / else
Both words can express a regular practice. „Üblicherweise“ states this habit neutrally and somewhat more formally, while „sonst“ usually contrasts other times or circumstances with the current situation. „Üblicherweise“ fits a general description, while „sonst“ is often used when contrasting with an exception.
Wir treffen uns üblicherweise montags, aber diese Woche sehen wir uns am Dienstag.
We generally meet on Mondays, but this week we're meeting on Tuesday.
Wir treffen uns sonst montags, aber diese Woche sehen wir uns am Dienstag.
We usually meet on Mondays, but this week we're meeting on Tuesday.
