generelle
Translation
general, overall, generic
Examples
Das ist eine generelle Regel.
That is a general rule.
Wir brauchen generelle Richtlinien.
We need general guidelines.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) general ... That is a general rule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allgemein, grundsätzlich; Antonyms: spezifisch, speziell
Etymology
From Latin "generalis" (relating to a whole kind), from "genus" (kind, type). Cognate with English "general".
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word "general". Just remember the German pronunciation.