Etliche Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Etliche" is used as pronoun with the meaning of "several", "quite a few" or "a good many".

Essential properties of "etliche"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "etliche" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A considerable, unspecified number (pronominal)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Etliche von ihnen kamen zu spät zur Veranstaltung.Several of them arrived late for the event.
  2. Von den Bewerbern wurden etliche zum Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen.Of the applicants, several were invited for an interview.
  3. Etliche haben sich über die neuen Regelungen beschwert.Several have complained about the new regulations.

2.) "Considerable number (adjectival)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Etliche Studenten haben die Prüfung nicht bestanden.Several students did not pass the exam.
  2. Wir haben etliche Probleme mit dem neuen System.We have several problems with the new system.
  3. Etliche Jahre sind seit unserem letzten Treffen vergangen.Several years have passed since our last meeting.
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