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durchschnittlich

average

adjective DURKH-shnit-likh Less Common

Also means

on average

Usage Note

durchschnittlich means 'average' both as an adjective and adverbially ('on average'). It derives from Durchschnitt ('average'), literally a 'cut-through'.

Examples

"Er verdient durchschnittlich gut."

Natural Translation

He earns averagely well.

Literal Translation

He earns on-average well.

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