English–German
“considerable” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈheːplɪç/
Example
Er erlitt einen erheblichen Verlust.
He suffered a considerable loss.
How to say “considerable” in German
“Considerable” in German is erheblich.
A loss, increase, or effect rises far enough above the ordinary level to matter in the overall result.
Example sentences with erheblich
Der Zug hat eine erhebliche Verspätung.
The train is experiencing a considerable delay.
Tips for using erheblich
- Erheblich is more formal than everyday words such as ziemlich and often suits reports, news, and professional writing.
Other German words for “considerable”
Wir haben beachtliche Fortschritte gemacht.
We have made considerable progress.