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обычно

commonly

Meaning of обычно

usually; in most cases

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Russian[ɐˈbɨt͡ɕnə]
commonly
обычно - commonly
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обычно with English translation

обычно usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

This plant is commonly found in gardens.

Это растение обычно встречается в садах.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

People commonly ask that question.

Люди обычно задают этот вопрос.

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обычно belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

обычноcommonly
вместеtogether
частоoften
редкоrarely
раноearly
поздноlate
сегодняtoday

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between обычно / как правило / часто / нередко / зачастую

О
🇷🇺Russian
обычно

The most general option: something that happens in most cases.

B1Very Often
К
🇷🇺Russian
как правило

Emphasizes a rule or general pattern; sounds a bit more formal and generalizing.

B1Often
Ч
🇷🇺Russian
часто

Shows frequent repetition, but not necessarily regularity; closer to 'frequently'.

B1Very Often
Н
🇷🇺Russian
нередко

Close to 'often', but usually sounds a bit more bookish and may emphasize noticeable frequency.

B1Often
З
🇷🇺Russian
зачастую

Means 'in many cases'; sounds more bookish and slightly formal.

B1Often
В
🇷🇺Russian
в большинстве случаев

A precise neutral phrase: emphasizes that something is not always true, but is true in most cases.

B1Often

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обычно means commonly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce обычно

[ɐˈbɨt͡ɕnə]

обычно translation

commonly

обычно examples

Dieses Wort wird gewöhnlich im Alltag benutzt.

обычно transcription

[ɐˈbɨt͡ɕnə]

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обычно, в большинстве случаев

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обычно is pronounced as [ɐˈbɨt͡ɕnə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

обычно definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Dieses Wort wird gewöhnlich im Alltag benutzt. Translation: Это слово обычно используется в повседневной жизни.

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