verallgemeinern
Translation
to generalize, to make a sweeping statement
Examples
Man sollte nicht alles verallgemeinern.
One shouldn't generalize everything.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.
He tends to generalize his experiences.
Grammar Patterns
to generalize ((sth.)) to generalize sth. You shouldn't generalize an entire group.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pauschalisieren; Antonyms: spezifizieren, differenzieren
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix for making something into a state) + 'allgemein' (general) + '-ern' (verb-forming suffix). Literally 'to make general'.
Memory Tips
See the word 'allgemein' (general) inside. The prefix 'ver-' turns this adjective into a verb meaning 'to make something general'.