manche
some
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The German word "manche" is a pronoun meaning "some" or "certain ones". It refers to an unspecified subset of people or things within a larger group.
- Root word: manch — meaning "some" or "several"
- Used to indicate indefiniteness or selectivity.
Similar words:
- einige (some, a few)
- mehrere (several)
- etliche (quite a few)
Difference:
- "Manche" tends to refer to an indefinite, but often smaller, subset within a known group and is more literary or formal.
- "Einige" is more neutral and commonly used.
- "Mehrere" suggests a somewhat larger number.
- "Etliche" is informal and emphasizes a comparatively large number.
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Examples
Manche Leute mögen Kaffee, andere nicht.determiner
Some people like coffee, others don't.
Manche mögen Kaffee lieber als Milch.pronoun
Some prefer coffee to milk.
Manche verreisen jedes Jahr ins Ausland.pronoun
Some people travel abroad every year.
Manche Kinder spielen gern draußen.determiner
Some children like to play outside.
Manche Bücher sind schwer zu verstehen.determiner
Some books are hard to understand.
Manche Antworten waren gestern sehr schwierig.determiner
Some answers were very difficult yesterday.
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