zahlreich

B1

numerous, many

English meaning
numerous, many
Vocabulary package
Quantity & Amount

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zahlreich in a sentence

Die Gäste sind zahlreich gekommen.

The guests came in large numbers.

Comparative and superlative

zahlreich → zahlreicher → am zahlreichsten

Word family

zahlreich is built from reich (rich, wealthy) and die Zahl (number). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where zahlreich comes from

zusammengesetzt aus Zahl und reich

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Questions about zahlreich

What is the comparative of zahlreich?

zahlreich → zahlreicher → am zahlreichsten.

What does zahlreich mean in English?

zahlreich means "numerous, many". For example: "Die Gäste sind zahlreich gekommen." — "The guests came in large numbers."

What level is zahlreich in German?

zahlreich is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the quantity & amount vocabulary.

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