DETERMINER

manch/manç/many; some; several

manch is a German determiner that means many, some, or several. It is pronounced /manç/.

Definitions

1.indicating an indefinite, sometimes considerable number of people or things(indefinite quantity)

a.refers to a certain number out of a group, more than one but not all

Manch einer hat diesen Fehler schon gemacht.—More than one person has already made this mistake.

b.used with singular or plural nouns, typically to mean 'many a' or 'some'

Manche Bücher sind sehr spannend.—Some books are very exciting.

Frequently asked questions

What does "manch" mean in English?
"manch" means many, some, or several. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "manch"?
"manch" is pronounced /manç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "manch"?
"manch" is a determiner in German.

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