normally
word · lemma: normal
/ˈnɔɹməɫi/
NOR-muh-lee
/nˈɔːməli/
NAW-muh-lee
Definition
In most situations or under usual conditions. It can also mean in a regular or expected way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually common in everyday English, but 'normally' often sounds a bit more formal or is used for contrast: 'I normally go by bus, but today I walked.' It is often placed before the main verb ('I normally eat early') or after 'be' ('She is normally quiet').
Spanish: normalmente - por lo generalPortuguese (BR): normalmente - geralmentePortuguese (PT): normalmente - geralmenteChinese (Simplified): 通常 - 一般来说Chinese (Traditional): 通常 - 一般來說Hindi: आमतौर पर - सामान्यतःArabic: عادةً - بشكل طبيعيBengali: সাধারণত - সাধারণভাবেRussian: обычноJapanese: 普段 - 通常Vietnamese: thường - bình thườngKorean: 보통 - 일반적으로Turkish: normalde - genellikleUrdu: عمومًا - عام طور پرIndonesian: biasanya
Example Sentences
I normally drink coffee in the morning.
basic
She is normally very calm.
basic
The store normally closes at six.
basic
I’d normally say yes, but I’m exhausted today.
natural
Things don’t normally get this busy on a Tuesday.
natural
He normally replies right away, so I’m a little worried.
natural