Doppeltem

Doppeltem is a grammatical form used in the German language. It is the dative singular inflection of the adjective meaning “double” and occurs when describing a masculine or neuter noun in the dative case, or after prepositions that require the dative. In standard usage, there are two common spellings depending on determiners: after an indefinite or no determiner, the strong inflection yields doppeltem (as in mit doppeltem Aufwand); after a definite article, the weak inflection yields doppelten (as in dem doppelten Sinn). The distinction is part of German adjective declension.

Usage and examples help illustrate its role. Common contexts include phrases that indicate duplication or a twofold aspect. For instance, mit doppeltem Aufwand means “with double effort,” and im doppelten Sinn means “in a twofold sense.” The form is most typical in formal, technical, or literary contexts, where precise nuance about degree or multiplicity is intended. When adjectives preceding a noun appear with a definite determiner, the corresponding form shifts to doppelten, as in dem doppelten Sinn, reflecting the broader pattern of declension in German adjectives.

Etymology and related forms. The word derives from the German root meaning “double” and participates in the productive doppel- and doppelt- adjective formation. Related terms include Doppel (the noun for “double”), Doppelt (the adjective meaning “double” in some forms), and Doppelgänger (a person who resembles another).

See also: Doppel, Doppelt, Doppelgänger.

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