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ungefähr

adj · /ˈʊnɡəfɛːɐ̯/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German ân gevœre, mostly Middle High German ân gevœrde (“without evil intention, without deceit”). Equivalent to ohne (“without”) + Gefahr (“threat, danger, peril”). Cognate with Dutch ongeveer.

Translation

  1. approximate not-comparable

ungefähr

adv · /ˈʊnɡəfɛːɐ̯/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German ân gevœre, mostly Middle High German ân gevœrde (“without evil intention, without deceit”). Equivalent to ohne (“without”) + Gefahr (“threat, danger, peril”). Cognate with Dutch ongeveer.

Translation

  1. about
  2. approximately

    Wie viel kostet das ungefähr?

    How much does it cost approximately?