DETERMINER

mancher/ˈmançɐ/many a; several; some

mancher is a German determiner that means many a, several, or some. It is pronounced /ˈmançɐ/.

Definitions

1.refers to one or more unspecified persons or things, often with a sense of 'quite a few'(indefinite quantity)

a.used before singular or plural nouns to indicate a greater but unspecified number

Mancher Schüler findet die Aufgabe schwierig.Many a student finds the task difficult.

b.emphasizes a variety of individuals/things within a group

Manche Bücher lese ich immer wieder.Some books I read again and again.

Frequently asked questions

What does "mancher" mean in English?
"mancher" means many a, several, or some. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "mancher"?
"mancher" is pronounced /ˈmançɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "mancher"?
"mancher" is a determiner in German.

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