gewöhnlich
Translation
ordinary, usual, common, plain
Examples
Ich lebe in einem ganz gewöhnlichen Haus.
I live in a completely ordinary house.
An einem gewöhnlichen Tag stehe ich früh auf.
On a usual day, I get up early.
Grammar Patterns
an ordinary [noun] an ordinary [noun] It was a perfectly ordinary day.
gewöhnlich as an adverb usually Usually, I drink coffee in the morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: normal, usual, everyday; Antonyms: unusual, special, rare
Etymology
Derived from 'gewöhnen' (to get used to), which comes from 'wohnen' (to live). What you are used to is ordinary.
Memory Tips
It contains 'wohnen' (to live). Things you see every day where you live become 'gewöhnlich' (ordinary).