In general Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛnɝəɫ/, /ˈdʒɛnɹəɫ
in JEN-er-uhl
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛnəɹəl
in JEN-uh-ruhl
Definition
Used to talk about something that is true or correct most of the time, but not always; used for making broad statements.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used at the beginning or end of sentences. Slightly formal/neutral; don't use in very informal speech. Use to introduce an overview or summarize a typical situation. Similar to 'generally speaking', but less formal.
Spanish: en generalPortuguese (BR): em geralPortuguese (PT): de um modo geral - em geralChinese (Simplified): 一般来说Chinese (Traditional): 一般來說Hindi: आम तौर परArabic: بشكل عامBengali: সাধারণভাবে - মোটের উপরRussian: в целом - вообщеJapanese: 一般的に - 全体的にVietnamese: nói chung - nhìn chungKorean: 일반적으로 - 대체로Turkish: genel olarak - genel anlamdaUrdu: عموم طور پر - عمومی طور پرIndonesian: secara umum - pada umumnya
Example Sentences
In general, cats are independent animals.
basic
Children in general like sweets.
basic
In general, this plan works well.
basic
People, in general, don’t enjoy waiting in line.
natural
In general, I try to eat healthy, but sometimes I have dessert.
natural
In general, things turn out fine if you plan ahead.
natural