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multiply in German

multiply in German is vermehren, multiplizieren, malnehmen — multiply means to perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.

multiply in German

vermehren
verb
(transitive) To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).
multiplizieren
verb
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
malnehmen
verb
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).

What does "multiply" mean?

  1. verb To perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.
    "Multiply six by seven and you get forty-two."
  2. verb To increase greatly in number or amount.
    "Rabbits multiply quickly if left unchecked."
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multiply in a sentence

  • Multiply six by seven and you get forty-two.
  • To find the area of the room, multiply its length by its width.
  • Rabbits multiply quickly if left unchecked.
  • Her problems seemed to multiply the longer she ignored them.

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What is "multiply" in German?
"multiply" in German is vermehren, multiplizieren, malnehmen. multiply means: To perform the mathematical operation that combines a number with itself a given number of times.
How do you use "multiply" in a sentence?
Example: "Multiply six by seven and you get forty-two." In German, "multiply" is vermehren, multiplizieren, malnehmen.
Are there other ways to say "multiply" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "multiply": vermehren, multiplizieren, malnehmen.
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