English–German

“much” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯tˈaʊ̯s/

Example

Das Ergebnis ist weitaus besser als erwartet.

The result is much better than expected.

Illustration for weitaus (much)

How to say “much” in German

“Much” in German is weitaus.

A comparison gap stretches far beyond the ordinary level.

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

Example sentences with weitaus

Die Diskussion war weitaus intensiver als im Protokoll vermerkt.

The discussion was far more intense than noted in the minutes.

Tips for using weitaus

  • Weitaus usually stands before a comparative or an amount expression, as in weitaus besser and weitaus mehr, rather than directly before a noun.

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