allgemeine
Translation
general, common, universal
Examples
Das ist eine allgemeine Frage.
That is a general question.
Allgemeine Regeln gelten für alle.
General rules apply to everyone.
Grammar Patterns
[as an adjective] modifies a noun, e.g. in nominative feminine singular. Die allgemeine Meinung ist positiv.
Similar Words
generell (general), üblich (usual); Antonyms: speziell (special), besonders (particular)
Etymology
From 'all' (all) and 'gemein' (common). Thus, 'common to all'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'all' + 'gemein' (common) -> common to all, hence 'general'.