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dreifach

threefold, triple

adjective DRY-fakh Rare
Numbers & Measures Quantities

Usage Note

dreifach means triple, formed with the multiplicative suffix -fach. The same pattern gives vierfach, fuenffach and so on. Used adverbially it can mean three times over: dreifach gesichert.

Examples

"Die Menge hat sich in dreifacher Höhe erhöht."

Natural Translation

The quantity has increased threefold.

Literal Translation

The quantity has itself in threefold height increased.

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