This is the 7345th most frequent German word.
general
"General" in German can mean "general" (as in universal or widespread) or "general" (military rank).
Here, 'General' is used as a noun referring to a high-ranking military officer.
Der General befahl seinen Truppen, sich zurückzuziehen.
The general ordered his troops to retreat.
Here, 'general' means broad or universal, used as an adjective.
Das ist eine allgemeine Wahrheit, die jeder kennt.
That is a general truth that everyone knows.
Here, 'allgemein' is an adverb suggesting the overall or usual sentiment.