Multiplizieren
Example: Wir multiplizieren die Zahlen, um das Ergebnis zu erhalten.
Definition
"Multiplizieren" means to perform the mathematical operation of multiplying numbers together to find their product. It involves combining two or more values by repeated addition or scaling, as in the phrase, "Wir multiplizieren die Zahlen, um das Ergebnis zu erhalten."
Etymology
The word "multiplizieren" comes from the Latin 'multiplicare,' which means 'to increase' or 'to multiply.' It entered German through scientific and mathematical Latin during the Renaissance. Did you know? The root 'multi-' means 'many,' reflecting the idea of increasing quantity.
Learn to use this word actively
"Multiplizieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
