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double in German

double in German is doppelt, Doppelspiel, doppel- — double means twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.

double in German

doppelt
adj
Of twice the quantity.
Doppelspiel
adj
Of twice the quantity.
doppel-
adj
doppellagig
adj
Folded in two; composed of two layers.
zweilagig
adj
Folded in two; composed of two layers.
doppelt
adj
Having two aspects; ambiguous.
gefüllt
adj
Of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals.
kontra-
adj
(music) Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.
Doppelgänger
noun
Double
noun
Doppelte
noun
Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
Doppelspiel
noun
Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
Doppelter
noun
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
doppelt
noun
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
verdoppeln
verb
(transitive) To multiply by two.
doppeln
verb
(transitive) To multiply by two.
verzweifachen
verb
(transitive) To multiply by two.
verdoppeln
verb
(intransitive) To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.
verzweifachen
verb
(intransitive) To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.
ballen
verb
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
doubeln
verb
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
doubeln
verb
(transitive) To fold over so as to make two folds.
verdoppeln
verb
(transitive) To fold over so as to make two folds.
doubeln
verb
kontrieren
verb
(bridge) To make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
doppeln
verb
(intransitive) To go or march at twice the normal speed.

What does "double" mean?

  1. adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
    "We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive."
  2. verb To make or become twice as large.
    "The company doubled its profits within two years."
  3. noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.
    "The actress used a stunt double for the car chase scene."

double in a sentence

  • We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive.
  • The hotel room came with a double bed.
  • The company doubled its profits within two years.
  • Prices have doubled since the pandemic began.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "double" in German?

"double" in German is doppelt, Doppelspiel, doppel-. double means: Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.

How do you use "double" in a sentence?

Example: "We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive." In German, "double" is doppelt, Doppelspiel, doppel-.

Are there other ways to say "double" in German?

Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "double": doppelt, Doppelspiel, doppel-, doppellagig, zweilagig, gefüllt.

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