German Conversation · Level 40
73 words
German word
zweifach
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯fax/
Meaning
- adjectivedouble
Example
Das hat eine zweifache Bedeutung.
That has a double meaning.
More examples
Das Projekt ist in zweifacher Hinsicht erfolgreich.
The project is successful in two respects.
Core concept
Two equivalent units or meanings belong to the same whole without becoming one larger unit.
Common phrases
in zweifacher Hinsicht
in two respects
zweifache Maßnahmen
dual measures
eine zweifache Absicherung
double protection
Similar words
doppelt: Involving an amount or degree that is twice as great.
Definition in German
in zwei Teilen vorhanden oder in doppelter Weise; bedeutet 'zweimal' oder 'doppelt'.
Word origin
The element "zwei" supplies the number, and "-fach" marks multiplication or repeated occurrence, giving "zweifach" its twofold sense.
Usage tips
- As an attributive adjective, "zweifach" can describe two copies without implying that something is twice as large, as in "zweifache Ausfertigung".