in etwa

(adjective)

Meanings

1.
roughly, round about, approximately
(Can express a more general sense of “vague”. The "in" is optional technically, but it's better to have it there because otherwise, "etwa" can be misunderstood as expressing surprise.)

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

Vocab:

ungefähr, die Gefahr, gefährlich, circa


Word of the Day - "etwa"

Most of you know that 'etwas' means 'something'. But German also has 'etwa' ohne 's' and it's actually kind of common. Today, we'll learn what it means.

Vocab:

etwa, in etwa, etwaig


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