die Mehrzahl

Plural: die not used in plural
Based on: Zahl
Noun
  1. the majority
  2. the plural
1.

the majority

(Similar to "Mehrheit", just more emphasis on the number. Works better if there is NO opinions and voting involved.)
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Examples
  • Neue Studie: die Mehrzahl der Manager sind unqualifiziert.
  • New study shows: the majority of managers is unqualified.
2.

the plural

(The word "der Plural" is more common, but you can find "Mehrzahl" in textbooks, too.)
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Examples
  • "Apfel" ist Einzahl und "Äpfel" ist Mehrzahl.
  • Apple is singular and apples is plural.

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

Mehrzahl has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the majority, 2. the plural.

What is the gender of 'Mehrzahl'?

die

What is the plural of 'Mehrzahl'?

die not used in plural

What is 'Mehrzahl' related to?

The word 'Mehrzahl' is related to Zahl.

Where can I learn more about 'Mehrzahl'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.