In generale
Example: In generale, mi piace mangiare la pizza la sera.
Definition
"In generale" is an Italian adverbial phrase used to express a generalization or overall statement, often indicating something that is true in most cases or usually. For example, "In generale, mi piace mangiare la pizza la sera" means "In general, I like to eat pizza in the evening."
Etymology
The phrase "in generale" comes from the Italian preposition "in" meaning "in" and the adjective "generale," which derives from the Latin "generalis," meaning "general" or "relating to all." Did you know? The Latin root "genus" means "kind" or "type," which is the origin of many words related to generality.
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