ADJECTIVE

gängig/ˈɡɛŋɪç/common; customary; current

gängig is a German adjective that means common, customary, or current. It is pronounced /ˈɡɛŋɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gängiger" and "gängigsten".

Definitions

1.commonly used or widespread; customary(general usage)

a.widely accepted, in common use

Diese Methode ist in der Forschung sehr gängig.—This method is very common in research.

2.in working order; operational(technical, mechanics)

a.(of mechanical parts) moving freely, not stuck

Die Tür ist wieder gängig und lässt sich leicht öffnen.—The door is working again and can be opened easily.

Adjective Forms

Positivegängig
Comparativegängiger
Superlativegängigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "gängig" mean in English?
"gängig" means common, customary, or current. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gängig"?
"gängig" is pronounced /ˈɡɛŋɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "gängig"?
The comparative of "gängig" is "gängiger" and the superlative is "gängigsten".
What part of speech is "gängig"?
"gängig" is a adjective in German.

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