mehrere
several
Das sagt man, wenn es um zwei oder mehr Dinge oder Personen geht, aber nicht sehr viele.
Definition & meaning
The word "mehrere" is a German indefinite numeral used to describe an unspecified but significant number of items or people.
- Several / A number of: It refers to a quantity that is more than a few, but not necessarily a large amount. It implies a count that is greater than one, usually suggesting a small to moderate group.
- Various / Different: In certain contexts, it can imply a variety or a collection of different things (e.g., "Es gibt mehrere Möglichkeiten" - There are various/multiple possibilities).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: "Mehrere" functions as an indefinite pronoun or a determiner. It is plural and is declined based on its function in the sentence. It does not have a singular form.
- Word origin: It is derived from the German word "mehr" , which means "more." The suffix "-ere" is a traditional comparative ending, essentially translating to "more than one."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- einige (some/a few)
- etliche (quite a few/a number of)
- verschiedene (various/different)
- manche (some/many)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ich habe mehrere Bücher.determiner
I have several books.
Ich habe mehrere Bücher gelesen.determiner
I have read several books.
Mehrere Gäste sind bereits eingetroffen.determiner
Several guests have already arrived.
Mehrere Freunde treffen sich im Park.determiner
Several friends meet in the park.
Mehrere Personen warten schon im Raum.determiner
Several people are already waiting in the room.
Mehrere Bücher liegen auf dem Tisch.determiner
Several books are lying on the table.
Mehrere Gäste sind schon angekommen.pronoun
Several guests have already arrived.
Mehrere von ihnen haben gestern geholfen.pronoun
Several of them helped yesterday.
Mehrere von uns möchten heute schwimmen gehen.pronoun
Several of us want to go swimming today.
Mehrere von uns gehen morgen ins Theater.pronoun
Several of us are going to the theater tomorrow.
Mehrere von ihnen konnten die Aufgabe leicht lösen.pronoun
Several of them were able to solve the task easily.
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