normal
word
/ˈnɔɹməɫ/
NOR-muhl
/nˈɔːməl/
NAW-muhl
Definition
Something that is usual, expected, or typical. It describes what is considered standard or not strange.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and neutral, used in all contexts. Can refer to both physical and abstract things (e.g., 'normal temperature', 'normal behavior'). Can be contrasted with 'abnormal', 'strange', or 'unusual'. Not typically used for people as a compliment.
Spanish: normalPortuguese (BR): normalPortuguese (PT): normalChinese (Simplified): 正常Chinese (Traditional): 正常Hindi: सामान्यArabic: عاديBengali: সাধারণ - স্বাভাবিকRussian: нормальный - обычныйJapanese: 普通 - ノーマルVietnamese: bình thườngKorean: 정상 - 보통Turkish: normal - olağanUrdu: معمول - عامIndonesian: normal - biasa
Example Sentences
This is a normal day.
basic
Her temperature is normal.
basic
It is normal to feel nervous before a test.
basic
Is it normal for the lights to flicker like that?
natural
After a week, things went back to normal.
natural
He's just acting like his normal self again.
natural