Meaning 1neutral · 82%
On several separate occasions, rather than just once.
Natural examples
Ich habe mehrmals versucht, dich zu erreichen.
I tried to reach you several times.
Der Bus hält mehrmals auf dem Weg zum Flughafen.
The bus stops several times on the way to the airport.
Sie las den Brief mehrmals, bevor sie antwortete.
She read the letter several times before replying.
Usage note
Invariable adverb, often near the verb. It gives no exact count, unlike dreimal.
Mini-lesson: mehrmals
On several separate occasions, rather than just once. Invariable adverb, often near the verb. It gives no exact count, unlike dreimal.
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