Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Large enough in amount or effect to be clearly noticeable.
Natural examples
Die Reparatur verursachte beträchtliche Kosten.
The repair caused considerable costs.
Der Fluss führte nach dem Regen beträchtlich mehr Wasser.
The river carried considerably more water after the rain.
Eine beträchtliche Zahl von Gästen kam zu Fuß.
A considerable number of guests came on foot.
Usage note
Beträchtlich often describes costs, quantities, or changes. Comparison is possible but uncommon.
Mini-lesson: beträchtlich
Large enough in amount or effect to be clearly noticeable. Beträchtlich often describes costs, quantities, or changes. Comparison is possible but uncommon.
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