Adverb
annähernd
Pronunciation: [ˈannɛːɐnt]
approximately
B2
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Meanings
Adverb
- approximately
Example sentence
Der Baum ist annähernd so hoch wie das Dach.
The tree is about as high as the roof.
Usage
- annähernd hundert — approximately a hundred
- nicht annähernd so groß — not nearly as big; negation changes the degree comparison
Die Reparatur dauerte annähernd zwei Stunden.
The repair took approximately two hours.