Viel
Example: Sie hat viel Erfahrung in diesem Bereich gesammelt.
Definition
"Viel" is a German adverb meaning 'a lot' or 'much,' used to express a large quantity or degree of something. In the example phrase, it indicates that she has accumulated a great deal of experience in that field.
Etymology
The German word "viel" originates from Old High German 'filu,' meaning 'much' or 'many.' It is related to the English word 'full' and has been used in Germanic languages for centuries to denote abundance or a large amount. Did you know that "viel" has cognates across many Germanic languages, reflecting its long-standing presence?
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"Viel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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