English–German

“many” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaːlˌʁaɪ̯ç/

Example

Auf dem Tisch liegen zahlreiche Bücher.

There are many books on the table.

Illustration for zahlreich (many)

How to say “many” in German

“Many” in German is zahlreich.

A space crowded with separate people, objects, or events, with their large number standing out.

Full entry for zahlreich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zahlreich

Auf dem Festival trafen wir zahlreiche Menschen.

At the festival, we met many people.

Tips for using zahlreich

  • Zahlreich is more typical of formal or written German, while viele is more common in everyday speech.

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