konventionell
Translation
conventional, traditional, standard
Examples
Er hat eine sehr konventionelle Denkweise.
He has a very conventional way of thinking.
Das ist eine konventionelle Methode.
That is a conventional method.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is conventional His art is very conventional. Seine Kunst ist sehr konventionell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: traditionell, herkömmlich; Antonyms: unkonventionell, originell
Etymology
From Latin 'conventio' (a meeting, agreement), related to 'convene'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'conventional'. Think of a 'convention' where everyone agrees on the standard way to do things.