der Durchschnitt
Translation
average, mean, cross-section
Examples
Der Durchschnitt liegt bei 20 Grad.
The average is 20 degrees.
Im Durchschnitt schlafe ich acht Stunden.
On average, I sleep eight hours.
Er ist nur Durchschnitt.
He is just average.
Grammar Patterns
the average ((of sth.dat)) the average of sth. The average of these numbers is 15.
on average on average On average, people here earn well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mittelwert (mean value), Mittelmaß (mediocrity); Antonyms: Extrem (extreme), Spitze (peak)
Etymology
Composed of 'durch' (through) and 'Schnitt' (cut). A 'through-cut' can mean a cross-section, which metaphorically represents an average.
Memory Tips
Picture cutting 'through' ('durch') a log. The 'cut' ('Schnitt') you see is the cross-section, or 'Durchschnitt', representing the average.