Ungefähr Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ungefähr" is mainly used as adverb meaning "approximately", "about" or "roughly". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "ungefähr"

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Meanings of "ungefähr" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Approximately or roughly"

"Ungefähr", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist ungefähr drei Uhr.It is approximately three o'clock.
  2. Das Buch kostet ungefähr zwanzig Euro.The book costs about twenty euros.
  3. Wir treffen uns ungefähr um acht Uhr am Bahnhof.We meet roughly at eight o'clock at the station.

2.) "Not precise or exact; approximate"

"Ungefähr", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Eine ungefähr Schätzung reicht für den Moment aus.A rough estimate is sufficient for now.
  2. Gib mir bitte eine ungefähr Richtung an.Please give me an approximate direction.
  3. Die ungefähr Anzahl der Teilnehmer beträgt 100 Personen.The approximate number of participants is 100 people.
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