common

• Beschreibt etwas, das gewöhnlich, alltäglich oder häufig vorkommend ist; auch etwas, das allgemein verbreitet oder typisch ist.

Describes something that is usual, ordinary, or frequently occurring.

1. Frequent or usualA2formal

   Occurring often or existing in large numbers; widespread.

   Häufig

   • It is a common mistake among beginners.
   • Colds are common during winter.
   • This bird is common in the region.

   Synonymeeverydayfrequentnormalordinaryprevailingprevalentrampantregularriferoutinestandardtypicalubiquitoususualwidespread

   Antonymeinfrequentrarescarceuncommonunusual

2. Shared by allB1formal

   Belonging to or used by everyone in a group.

   Gemeinsam

   • They share a common interest in music.
   • The garden is common property of the residents.
   • We have a common goal to achieve.

   Synonymecollectivecommunaljointmutualpublicshareduniversal

   Antonymeexclusiveindividualpersonalprivateseparateunique

3. Ordinary or not specialB1informal

   Not unusual or special; average.

   Gewöhnlich

   • He is just a common man with simple dreams.
   • The design is very common and lacks originality.
   • It was a common day at work.

   Synonymeaveragecommonplaceeverydayordinaryplainregularrun-of-the-millunremarkableusual

   Antonymedistinctiveexceptionalextraordinaryrareremarkablespecialsuperioruncommonuniqueunusual

• Substantiv für eine Gemeindewiese oder ein Stück Land, das der Allgemeinheit gehört und gemeinschaftlich genutzt wird, oft als Weide oder Park.

A noun referring to a piece of land that is owned or used by the public, often for recreation or grazing.

1. Shared landB2formalbritish

   An area of land that is open for public use, especially in a village or town.

   Gemeindeland

   • The villagers grazed their sheep on the common.
   • They held a fair on the town common.
   • The common is a popular spot for picnics.

   Synonymecommon landgreenvillage green

2. Shared resourceC1formal

   Something that is shared by a group of people or the public.

   Gemeingut

   • The tragedy of the commons explains how shared resources can be overused.
   • Water is a common that must be protected.
   • The internet has become a global common.