zahlreich /tsˈɑːlraɪç/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "numerous".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German)

Source term
numerous
Translation
zahlreich
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form zahlreich
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
zahlreich + noun / It is zahlreich
Examples
Es ist zahlreich.
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Example Sentences

Sie hat während ihrer Karriere als internationale Beraterin zahlreiche Länder besucht.

English: She has visited numerous countries during her career as an international consultant.

B2 · degreesOfIntensity

Es gab zahlreiche Gründe für die unerwartete Verzögerung bei der Fertigstellung des Projekts.

English: There were numerous reasons for the unexpected delay in finishing the project.

B2 · degreesOfIntensity

Die Bibliothek besitzt viele alte Manuskripte, für die Forscher von weit her kommen, um sie genau zu untersuchen.

English: The library contains numerous old manuscripts that scholars travel far to study carefully.

B2 · degreesOfIntensity

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