German word

zweimalig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsvaɪ̯maːlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoccurring twice

Example

Bei dem Projekt gab es eine zweimalige Überprüfung.

The project was reviewed twice.

Illustration for zweimalig (occurring twice)

More examples

Für eine vollständige Immunität ist eine zweimalige Impfung notwendig.

For complete immunity, a vaccination given twice is necessary.

Core concept

One event is marked as having two separate occurrences.

Common phrases

  • zweimalige Impfung

    two vaccinations

  • zweimalige Zahlung

    payment made twice

  • zweimalige Teilnahme

    participation on two occasions

Similar words

doppelt: Present twice as an identical duplicate or in double quantity.
zweifach: Consisting of two parts or showing a twofold character.

Definition in German

Zweimal vorkommend.

Word origin

The adjective combines German zwei, 'two', and Mal, 'time or occasion', with the adjective suffix -ig.

Usage tips

  • The attributive form is zweimalige, as in zweimalige Überprüfung, while zweimal is the adverb used with a verb.

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