No. 2,555 in Dutch
doorgaans
Usually; generally.
In a sentence
Doorgaans ga ik elke maandag naar de markt.
Typically, I go to the market every Monday.
In this sentence, 'doorgaans' is used to mean 'typically' or 'usually', indicating habitual action in one's routine.
Het weer is doorgaans mild in de lente.
The weather is usually mild in the spring.
Here, 'doorgaans' conveys the general circumstance or pattern during a specific time period, implying common occurrence.
Kleine kinderen zijn doorgaans nieuwsgierig.
Young children are generally curious.
In this context, 'doorgaans' denotes a general characteristic or trait applicable to a certain group or subject.
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