German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
mehrfach
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmeːɐ̯ˌfax/
Meaning
- adverbseveral times
Example
Er hat das Problem mehrfach gemeldet.
He reported the problem several times.
More examples
In Gesprächen wurde dieser Punkt mehrfach angesprochen.
In conversations, this point was repeatedly brought up.
Core concept
Several distinct checkmarks mark the same issue on different entries in a record.
Common phrases
mehrfach betont
repeatedly emphasized
mehrfach geprüft
repeatedly checked
mehrfach diskutiert
repeatedly discussed
Similar words
mehrmals: Several times on different occasions, often referring to a few occurrences.
öfter: Repeatedly and relatively often, with emphasis on recurrence.
häufig: Frequently, with a high number of occurrences.
Definition in German
mehrfach bezeichnet, dass etwas an mehreren getrennten Gelegenheiten wiederholt passiert ist.
Word origin
The compound mehr plus -fach uses a number-related element to express repetition or multiplication.
Usage tips
- Mehrfach indicates separate occurrences without necessarily suggesting an ongoing pattern, unlike immer wieder, which often emphasizes recurrence over time.