Translation of German word "ungefähr" to English
ungefähr
/ʊŋɡəfaːʁ/
Meaning
VerbApproximately; not exact, but close to a given amount or number.
How to use
ungefähr ('approximate / approximately / about / roughly') is an adjective and adverb (not a verb). Es dauert ungefähr eine Stunde — It takes about an hour. Ungefähre Angabe — Rough estimate.
🇬🇧 English
about
Example
Ich bin ungefähr 20 Jahre alt.
I am about 20 years old.
Die Stadt hat ungefähr 100 000 Einwohner.
The city has about 100 000 inhabitants.
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Common phrases
- ungefähr zehn— approximately ten
- ungefähr eine Stunde— about an hour
- so ungefähr— roughly so
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What is the definition of the German word "ungefähr"?▼
The German word "ungefähr" is defined as: "Approximately; not exact, but close to a given amount or number."
What does the German word "ungefähr" mean?▼
The German word "ungefähr" means "about" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "ungefähr"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich bin ungefähr 20 Jahre alt." (which translates as "I am about 20 years old.").
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