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im Allgemeinen

in general, generally speaking

adverb im ah-lge-MY-nen Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

Im Allgemeinen introduces a generalisation and signals the speaker is talking about the typical case; a very common structuring phrase that contrasts with im Besonderen (in particular).

Examples

"Im Allgemeinen bin ich eher vorsichtig."

Natural Translation

In general, I tend to be rather cautious.

Literal Translation

In-the-general am I rather cautious.

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