normal
gb/nˈɔɹməl/ us/nˈɔɹməl/
A2
English
~ 900
normális, szokásos, egészséges, rendben van, normális állapot, megszokott rend, rendes kerékvágás, merőleges, normálirányú
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is normal
It's normal to feel nervous before an exam.
Normális, ha az ember ideges egy vizsga előtt.
Under normal conditions, the trip takes about two hours.
Normális körülmények között az út körülbelül két órát vesz igénybe.
Her reaction was completely normal given the situation.
This level of noise is normal in the city.
It's normal for children to make mistakes while learning.
Learner examples
It is normal to be tired after work.
Normális, ha munka után fáradt az ember.
This weather is normal for summer.
Nyáron szokásos az ilyen időjárás.
His voice sounds normal now.
It is normal to eat breakfast in the morning.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'normal' with 'formal', but 'normal' refers to what is usual, not to politeness or style.
Meaning
usual or typical
Collocations
perfectly normal
|quite normal
|seems normal
|normal behavior
|normal conditions
Synonyms
typical (Suggests something that is characteristic of a particular type or group.)
|
ordinary (Emphasizes lack of special or unusual features.)
Antonyms
abnormal (Describes something that is not typical or expected.)
|
unusual (Highlights that something is different from what is common.)
Themes
daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being usual, common, or the way things usually are.
Conforming to what is standard, usual, or expected in a given context.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is normal
The doctor said my blood pressure is normal.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy normális a vérnyomásom.
After the surgery, he quickly returned to a normal state.
A műtét után gyorsan újra normális állapotba került.
She seems completely normal after the treatment.
These test results are within the normal range.
Learner examples
My eyes are normal now.
Most már rendben van a szemem.
He feels normal again after rest.
Pihenés után újra jól érzi magát.
The test shows her heart is normal.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'normal' when 'good' or 'fine' would be more natural in casual conversation about health.
Meaning
mentally or physically healthy
Collocations
perfectly normal
|medically normal
|psychologically normal
Synonyms
healthy (Directly refers to good physical and mental condition.)
Antonyms
ill (Refers to being in poor physical health.)
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unstable (Refers to poor mental health.)
Themes
health
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Being healthy in mind and body.
Being in a state of good mental and/or physical health.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
return to (the) normal
Life slowly returned to normal after the storm.
A vihar után az élet lassan visszatért a rendes kerékvágásba.
The new schedule has become the normal around here.
Errefelé már az új időbeosztás számít normálisnak.
This kind of weather is the normal for this region.
Learner examples
We are back to normal now.
Most már visszatértünk a rendes kerékvágásba.
Things are not normal today.
Ma nem a megszokott rend szerint mennek a dolgok.
She wants life to be normal again.
Meaning
usual state or condition
Collocations
back to normal
|new normal
|above normal
Synonyms
usual state (Plain description without evaluative tone.)
Antonyms
abnormality (A deviation from what is usual or standard.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The usual way things are.
A situation, condition, or pattern that is standard, typical, or expected.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
merőleges
B2
normálirányú
C1
Draw a line normal to the surface at this point.
Rajzolj ezen a ponton egy, a felületre merőleges egyenest.
The engineer calculated the normal force on the beam.
A mérnök kiszámította a gerendára ható normálerőt.
A tangent line is always perpendicular to the radius at the point of contact, so it’s also called a normal.
Learner examples
This line is normal to the surface.
Ez az egyenes merőleges a felületre.
A square has sides that are normal to each other.
A négyzet szomszédos oldalai merőlegesek egymásra.
Meaning
perpendicular in geometry
Collocations
normal vector
|normal line
Synonyms
perpendicular (Exact same meaning in this geometric context.)
Themes
mathematics
|science
|education
Definition
In math, going straight up from a line or surface at 90 degrees.
In geometry, being at a right angle (90°) to a given line, plane, or surface.
Grammar
Dictionary form
normal
IPA
GB/nˈɔɹməl/
US/nˈɔɹməl/
Syllables & stress
nor - mal (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (nor)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: normal
Noun
- Base: normal
- Plural: normal, normals
Word family
Forms
normals
noun
Core family
normally
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
abnormal
adjective B2
abnormally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
normalization
noun C1
normative
adjective C1
Expressions
back to normal
1/bˈæk tə nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
returning to a usual state
When things go back to the way they usually are.
Examples
- After a few weeks, business was back to normal.
- The city returned back to normal after the festival.
the new normal
1/ðə njˈu nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
a new standard after change
A new way of living or working that has become usual after something changes.
Examples
- Working from home has become the new normal for many people.
- After the merger, the smaller team size became the new normal.
perfectly normal
1/pˈɚfəktli nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
completely usual or expected
Totally usual; not strange at all.
Examples
- It's perfectly normal to feel anxious before a big event.
- Her reaction was perfectly normal under those circumstances.
perfectly normal
2/pˈɚfəktli nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
Completely usual or expected
Something that is totally usual and not strange at all.
Examples
- It’s perfectly normal to feel tired after a long day.
- This reaction is perfectly normal for someone in your situation.