ADVERB

ungefähr/ˈʊnɡəfɛːɐ̯/about; approximately; roughly

ungefähr is a German adverb that means about, approximately, or roughly. It is pronounced /ˈʊnɡəfɛːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.used to express an approximate number or amount(quantity; approximation)

a.used with numbers to indicate a non-exact value

Das Buch kostet ungefähr zwanzig Euro.The book costs about twenty euros.

b.used to give an approximate time or distance

Wir kommen ungefähr um acht Uhr.We will arrive at about eight o'clock.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ungefähr" mean in English?
"ungefähr" means about, approximately, or roughly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "ungefähr"?
"ungefähr" is pronounced /ˈʊnɡəfɛːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ungefähr"?
"ungefähr" is a adverb in German.

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