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Etymology

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From gang +‎ -baar.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑŋ.baːr/
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  • Hyphenation: gang‧baar

Adjective

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gangbaar (comparative gangbaarder, superlative gangbaarst)

  1. current, in common use; prevailing
    Deze technologie is de meest gangbare in moderne smartphones.This technology is the most current in modern smartphones.
    De gangbare mening is dat het project succesvol zal zijn.The prevailing opinion is that the project will be successful.
    Is dit model nog gangbaar in de markt?Is this model still in common use in the market?
  2. valid; accepted
    Is dit ticket nog gangbaar voor de trein?Is this ticket still valid for the train?
    In veel landen is het gangbaar om met creditcard te betalen.In many countries, it's accepted to pay with a credit card.
    Deze theorie is niet langer gangbaar onder wetenschappers.This theory is no longer accepted among scientists.
  3. popular, in demand, commonly sought
    Deze smartphone is momenteel zeer gangbaar op de markt.This smartphone is currently very popular in the market.
    Biologische producten zijn steeds gangbaarder geworden.Organic products have become increasingly in demand.
    Vintage kleding is gangbaar onder jongeren.Vintage clothing is commonly sought among young people.

Declension

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Declension of gangbaar
uninflected gangbaar
inflected gangbare
comparative gangbaarder
positive comparative superlative
predicative/adverbial gangbaar gangbaarder het gangbaarst
het gangbaarste
indefinite m./f. sing. gangbare gangbaardere gangbaarste
n. sing. gangbaar gangbaarder gangbaarste
plural gangbare gangbaardere gangbaarste
definite gangbare gangbaardere gangbaarste
partitive gangbaars gangbaarders

Derived terms

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