mehr
more · anymore
Es beschreibt eine größere Menge oder Anzahl im Vergleich zu etwas anderem.
The German word "mehr" is an adjective, adverb, and pronoun meaning "more" or "further". It is used to express an increased quantity, degree, or extent.
- It does not break down into smaller meaningful words.
Similar words:
- "zusätzlich" (additional)
- "weiter" (further)
- "größer" (larger, greater, comparative of "groß")
Difference:
- "Mehr" specifically refers to an increase in quantity or amount,
- while "zusätzlich" emphasizes something being added, not necessarily a comparative amount.
- "Weiter" can refer to spatial or temporal continuation rather than quantity.
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Examples
Er möchte mehr Eis haben.determiner
He wants to have more ice cream.
Ich möchte mehr Informationen.determiner
I want more information.
Ich möchte mehr lernen.adverb
I want to learn more.
Ich möchte mehr erfahren.adverb
I want to know more.
Ich will mehr davon.pronoun
I want more of it.
Sie will mehr wissen.adverb
She wants to know more.
Er kann nicht mehr laufen.adverb
He cannot run anymore.
Wir brauchen mehr Zeit.determiner
We need more time.
Du hast mehr Zeit als er.determiner
You have more time than he does.
Wir brauchen mehr Platz.determiner
We need more space.
Wir brauchen mehr Milch.determiner
We need more milk.
Kannst du mehr erzählen?adverb
Can you tell more?
Wir haben heute mehr gearbeitet als gestern.adverb
We worked more today than yesterday.
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