No. 2,265 in Swedish
allmänt
Generally; commonly; universally.
In a sentence
Det är allmänt känt att Sverige har vacker natur.
It is generally known that Sweden has beautiful nature.
Here, 'allmänt' is used as an adverb meaning 'generally,' describing knowledge shared by many.
Hon talade allmänt om sina planer för framtiden.
She spoke broadly about her plans for the future.
In this sentence, 'allmänt' again functions as an adverb, implying a broad and non-specific manner in which she spoke.
Allmänt trivs jag bäst hemma med familjen.
Generally, I feel most comfortable at home with my family.
Here, 'allmänt' expresses a subjective general preference or condition, functioning as an adverb indicating general feeling.
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