anzahlreiche

"Anzahlreiche" is a German adjective that translates to "numerous" or "abundant" in English. It is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. The term is often employed in contexts where the exact count is not specified, but the impression of a significant amount is conveyed. For example, "Die Stadt hat anzahlreiche Sehenswürdigkeiten" means "The city has numerous attractions."

The adjective "anzahlreiche" is typically used with plural nouns and can be modified by other adjectives to provide additional context. For instance, "anzahlreiche Bücher" refers to "numerous books," while "anzahlreiche interessante Bücher" means "numerous interesting books."

In German grammar, "anzahlreiche" is inflected according to the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. For example, in the nominative case, it would be "anzahlreiche" for feminine nouns, "anzahlreicher" for masculine nouns, and "anzahlreiche" for neuter nouns. In the plural, it remains "anzahlreiche" regardless of gender.

The term "anzahlreiche" is derived from the word "Anzahl," which means "number" or "quantity," and the suffix "-reich," which means "rich" or "abundant." This etymology reflects the adjective's meaning of indicating a large quantity or abundance.