Ungefähr - translation, pronunciation and examples
approximately
almost exactly; about
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approximately — almost exactly; about
Nearly; emphasizes closeness to an exact value, but not full precision.
About; often used in written language and for dates, numbers, or sizes.
About; often indicates a rounded number and sounds more conversational than 'circa'.
Exactly; not a synonym of 'ungefähr', but its opposite when full precision is meant.
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approximately — almost exactly; about
Die Fahrt dauert ungefähr eine Stunde.
Поездка длится примерно час.
Nearly; emphasizes closeness to an exact value, but not full precision.
Die Strecke ist annähernd drei Kilometer lang.
Этот участок дороги имеет длину примерно три километра.
About; often used in written language and for dates, numbers, or sizes.
Das Haus wurde circa 1900 gebaut.
Дом был построен примерно в 1900 году.
About; often indicates a rounded number and sounds more conversational than 'circa'.
Es waren rund zwanzig Personen im Raum.
В комнате было примерно двадцать человек.
Exactly; not a synonym of 'ungefähr', but its opposite when full precision is meant.
Der Zug kommt genau um acht Uhr an.
Поезд прибывает точно в восемь часов.
Strictly exact, without deviation; slightly more formal and stresses high precision.
Wir brauchen exakte Zahlen für den Bericht.
Нам нужны точные цифры для отчёта.
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ungefähr translation: approximately. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ungefähr
/ʊnˈɡeːfɛːɐ̯/
ungefähr translation
approximately
ungefähr examples
Die Fahrt dauert ungefähr eine Stunde.
ungefähr transcription
/ʊnˈɡeːfɛːɐ̯/
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ungefähr meaning: what does it mean?
fast genau; etwa
ungefähr pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ungefähr is pronounced as /ʊnˈɡeːfɛːɐ̯/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ungefähr definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Fahrt dauert ungefähr eine Stunde. Translation: Поездка длится примерно час.
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