This is the 215th most frequent Italian word.
generale
"Generale" in Italian means "general" in English.
Here, 'generale' is used as a noun referring to a high-ranking officer in the military.
Il generale comandò le truppe durante la battaglia.
The general commanded the troops during the battle.
In this sentence, 'generale' is used as an adjective to express a general or overall statement.
In generale, è meglio arrivare puntuali agli appuntamenti.
In general, it is better to arrive on time for appointments.
Here, 'generale' functions as an adjective modifying 'conoscenza', indicating a broad or nonspecific scope.