Generalment
Generalment is a Catalan adverb meaning normally, usually, or generally. It is used to express that a statement describes typical or probable situations rather than absolute facts, signaling that an outcome or behavior occurs in most cases.
Etymology and cognates: Generalment derives from general + the suffix -ment, mirroring the formation of similar words
Usage and nuance: Generalment describes likelihood or regularity in a given context. It can modify the verb
Relations and alternatives: Generalment is related to synonyms such as normalment or habitualment, which convey similar
- Generalment estudio a la nit. (I usually study at night.)
- Generalment, les temperatures són suaus a la primavera. (In general, temperatures are mild in spring.)
Generalment is a common, neutral term that helps express regularity without asserting absolutes in Catalan discourse.