How is the word ungefähr translated from German to English

Nahe am genauen Wert, aber nicht völlig exakt.

Close to exact but not completely accurate.

adjective
English translation
approximate

Examples with “ungefähr”

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  • Die ungefähren Kosten betragen zweihundert Dollar. The approximate cost is two hundred dollars.

  • Die geschätzte Zahl reichte für unsere Berechnungen. The approximate figure was enough for our calculations.

  • Das Modell nähert sich dem realen Marktverhalten an. The model approximates real market behavior.

  • Diese Zahlen sind ungefähr, verlass dich also nicht darauf. These numbers are approximate, so don't rely on them.

  • Kannst du mir eine geschätzte Zeit für das Treffen nennen? Can you give me an approximate time for the meeting?

  • Diese Kopie kommt der Qualität des Originals nicht nahe. This copy does not approximate the original in quality.

  • Kannst du mir eine ungefähre Ankunftszeit nennen? Can you give me an approximate time of arrival?

  • Ihr geschätztes Alter schien bei etwa fünfundzwanzig zu liegen. Her approximate age seemed to be around twenty-five.

  • Versuche, die Kurve mit einer Geraden anzunähern. Try to approximate the curve with a straight line.

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FAQ about “ungefähr”

How is “ungefähr” translated from German?
“ungefähr” translates into English as “approximate”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “ungefähr” mean?
Meaning of “ungefähr”: Nahe am genauen Wert, aber nicht völlig exakt. In English — “approximate”.
What part of speech is “ungefähr”?
“ungefähr” is an adjective.
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