No. 4,260 in German
durchschnittliche
"Durchschnittliche" means "average" or "ordinary" in English.
In a sentence
Die durchschnittliche Temperatur beträgt im Sommer 25 Grad.
The average temperature in summer is 25 degrees.
Here, 'durchschnittliche' modifies the noun 'Temperatur', describing it as the mean or average temperature value.
Er hat eine durchschnittliche Leistung im Training gezeigt.
He showed an average performance in the training.
In this sentence, 'durchschnittliche' qualifies the noun 'Leistung', indicating mediocrity or a standard level of performance.
Im Vergleich zu den anderen ist seine Kunst durchschnittlich.
Compared to the others, his art is average.
Here, 'durchschnittlich' is used in an adjectival form to describe 'Kunst', referring to it as being of standard quality or typical notability.
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