How is the word ungefähr translated from German to English

Etwa; nahe an einer bestimmten Zahl oder Menge.

About; close to a particular number or amount.

adverb
English translation
Approximately

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  • Die Fahrt dauert ungefähr zwei Stunden. The trip takes approximately two hours.

  • Wir kommen etwa um 17 Uhr an. We will arrive approximately at 5 PM.

  • Ungefähr die Hälfte der Plätze war leer. Approximately half the seats were empty.

  • Die Besprechung dauerte etwa zwei Stunden, oder? The meeting lasted approximately two hours, right?

  • Weißt du ungefähr, wann der Laden schließt? Do you know approximately when the store closes?

  • Er hat etwa zehn Bücher im Regal. He has approximately ten books on his shelf.

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FAQ about “ungefähr”

How is “ungefähr” translated from German?
“ungefähr” translates into English as “Approximately”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “ungefähr” mean?
Meaning of “ungefähr”: Etwa; nahe an einer bestimmten Zahl oder Menge. In English — “Approximately”.
What part of speech is “ungefähr”?
“ungefähr” is an adverb.
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