Translation of German word "viele" to English
viele
/fiːlə/
Meaning
determinerIndefinite determiner/pronoun meaning 'many / a large number of (plural)'.
How to use
viele ('many / a lot of') is the plural form of the determiner/pronoun viel ('much'). Declines in the plural: viele Freunde (many friends). Vielen Dank! — Thank you very much!
🇬🇧 English
many / a lot of
Example
Ich habe viele Freunde.
I have many friends.
Es gibt viele Bücher in der Bibliothek.
There are many books in the library.
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Common phrases
- viele Grüße— best regards / many greetings
- vielen Dank— thank you very much / thanks a lot
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What is the definition of the German word "viele"?▼
The German word "viele" is defined as: "Indefinite determiner/pronoun meaning 'many / a large number of (plural)'."
What does the German word "viele" mean?▼
The German word "viele" means "many / a lot of" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe viele Freunde." (which translates as "I have many friends.").
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