Meaning 1neutral; formal · 82%
A large number of people or things considered together.
Natural examples
Eine Vielzahl von Gästen wartete vor dem Saal.
A large number of guests waited outside the hall.
Die Auswahl bietet eine Vielzahl von Farben.
The selection offers a wide range of colors.
Eine Vielzahl von Faktoren beeinflusst das Ergebnis.
Many factors influence the result.
Usage note
Vielzahl is feminine and usually takes von + dative: eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten. The following verb is often singular, though plural agreement also occurs.
Mini-lesson: Vielzahl
A large number of people or things considered together. Vielzahl is feminine and usually takes von + dative: eine Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten. The following verb is often singular, though plural agreement also occurs.
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