ungefähr

ungefährer · am ungefährsten
Based on: Gefahr
Goethe B1 Adjective #153 Adjective
  1. roughly, approximately, around
  2. vague
1.

roughly, approximately, around

Opposite: genau
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Examples
  • Die Fahrt dauert ungefähr eine Stunde.
  • The journey takes about/roughly an hour.
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2.

vague

(as an adjective, not very common)
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  • Weißt du ungefähr, wann du kommst?
  • Do you have an idea when you'll come?
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Word of the Day – “ungefähr”

A quick look at the meaning of "ungefähr" and what estimates have to do with danger and driving.

Vocab: ungefähr, die Gefahr, gefährlich, circa

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How many meanings does the German word 'ungefähr' have?

ungefähr has 2 distinct meanings: 1. roughly, approximately, around, 2. vague .

What is the comparative and superlative of 'ungefähr'?

comparative: ungefährer / superlative: am ungefährsten

What is 'ungefähr' related to?

The word 'ungefähr' is related to Gefahr.

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Word of the Day – “ungefähr”
A quick look at the meaning of "ungefähr" and what estimates have to do with danger and driving.
Vocab: ungefähr, die Gefahr, gefährlich, circa
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