DETERMINER

etliche/ˈɛtlɪçə/several; quite a few; a number of

etliche is a German determiner that means several, quite a few, or a number of. It is pronounced /ˈɛtlɪçə/.

Definitions

1.several; quite a few (used with plural nouns to indicate an indefinite but noticeable number)(amount, quantity)

a.several, more than a few but not many

In etlichen Ländern wird dieses Fest gefeiert.This festival is celebrated in several countries.

b.a considerable number

Etliche Gäste waren schon gegangen, als ich ankam.Quite a few guests had already left when I arrived.

Frequently asked questions

What does "etliche" mean in English?
"etliche" means several, quite a few, or a number of. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "etliche"?
"etliche" is pronounced /ˈɛtlɪçə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "etliche"?
"etliche" is a determiner in German.

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