Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Used before a plural noun to refer to some people or things in a group.
Natural examples
Manche Gäste kamen schon vor Beginn der Ausstellung.
Some guests arrived before the exhibition opened.
Für manche Aufgaben braucht man mehr Zeit.
Some tasks require more time.
Manche lesen lieber auf Papier.
Some prefer reading on paper.
Usage note
Its ending follows the noun phrase's case and number. It can also stand alone as a pronoun.
Mini-lesson: manche
Used before a plural noun to refer to some people or things in a group. Its ending follows the noun phrase's case and number. It can also stand alone as a pronoun.
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