B1adjectivesociety
US/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person, thing or situation
In context
A typical breakfast in Hanoi is a hot bowl of pho on a plastic stool.
It's typical of him to arrive late and then blame the traffic.
On a typical day, I spend about three hours on my phone.
Words that go with typical
adjective + preposition
- typical ofThis hot, humid weather is typical of Saigon in April.
adjective + noun
- typical dayCan you describe a typical day at your job?
- typical exampleThis house is a typical example of French colonial style.
- typical familyA typical family in the countryside has three generations under one roof.
adverb + adjective
- fairly typicalHis story is fairly typical of young people who move to the city.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This dish is typical for Hue.Correct: This dish is typical of Hue.