hundertfachen

The German word "hundertfachen" translates to "hundredfold" or "multiplied by a hundred" in English. It is a verb in its infinitive form, meaning to make something a hundred times greater. For example, one might say "die Kosten sich hundertfachen" which means "the costs multiply by a hundred" or "the costs increase a hundredfold." It implies a significant and often dramatic increase in quantity, value, or intensity. The word is derived from "hundert" (hundred) and "fachen" (to multiply or make manifold). It is used in various contexts, from financial discussions about exponential growth to more figurative language describing a surge in emotions or a proliferation of something. The concept of a hundredfold increase is often used to emphasize the scale of a change or event.