German word

zahlreich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaːlˌʁaɪ̯ç/

Meaning

  • adjectivemany

Example

Auf dem Tisch liegen zahlreiche Bücher.

There are many books on the table.

Illustration for zahlreich (many)

More examples

Auf dem Festival trafen wir zahlreiche Menschen.

At the festival, we met many people.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • zahlreiche Menschen

    many people

  • zahlreiche Fragen

    many questions

  • zahlreiche Informationen

    a lot of information

Similar words

viele: A large number of people or things.
mehrere: More than a few but not many, viewed as a small group.
manche: Some people or things, without specifying exactly which ones.

Definition in German

in großer Anzahl vorhanden; kennzeichnet viele Personen, Dinge oder Fälle

Word origin

Zahlreich combines German Zahl, meaning number, with -reich, meaning rich in, and thus describes something rich in number.

Usage tips

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

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