Multiplicative numerals

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Multiplicative numerals are formed by a cardinal number and the suffix -fach . They indicate the number of parts something consists of. They are mainly used before a noun as attributive adjectives and are inflected like adjectives. They are categorized in definite and indefinite multiplicative numerals.

Examples of definite multiplicative numerals

dreifacher Mord

vierfache Nominierung

fünffache Mutter

zweifaches Jubiläum

Examples of indefinite multiplicative numerals

vielfache Möglichkeiten

mehrfacher Sieger

mannigfache Enthüllungen