Übliche

Übliche is the attributive form of the German adjective üblich, meaning usual or customary. It is used before a noun to indicate that something is standard, conventional, or generally accepted in a given context. The sense conveyed is normative rather than absolute.

In singular use with a definite article, the ending of the adjective is -e, and the form übliche can precede masculine, feminine, or neuter nouns. Examples include der übliche Weg, die übliche Praxis und das übliche Verfahren. In plural constructions, the form changes to üblichen (die üblichen Maßstäbe, die üblichen Regeln), while übliche itself is generally not used in ordinary plural phrases.

Übliche is common in formal, administrative, and professional language, where it signals conformity with established procedures, norms, or expectations. It does not imply universal ubiquity, but rather that something is commonly used or accepted within a particular context or over a period of time.

Related forms include üblicherweise, an adverb meaning usually or typically, as in Üblicherweise findet die Prüfung am Monatsende statt. The term derives from üblich and shares its meaning of standard practice with related terms in German, such as normal, konventionell, or Standard.

See also: üblich, üblicherweise, Standard (German language). Further guidance on usage can be found in German grammar references that discuss attributive adjectives and strong/weak inflection after articles.