DETERMINER
etliche/ˈɛtlɪçə/several; quite a few; a number of
etliche is a German determiner that means several, quite a few, or a number of. It is pronounced /ˈɛtlɪçə/.
Definitions
1.several; quite a few (used with plural nouns to indicate an indefinite but noticeable number)(amount, quantity)
a.several, more than a few but not many
In etlichen Ländern wird dieses Fest gefeiert.—This festival is celebrated in several countries.
b.a considerable number
Etliche Gäste waren schon gegangen, als ich ankam.—Quite a few guests had already left when I arrived.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "etliche" mean in English?
- "etliche" means several, quite a few, or a number of. It is a German determiner.
- How do you pronounce "etliche"?
- "etliche" is pronounced /ˈɛtlɪçə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "etliche"?
- "etliche" is a determiner in German.
