Vielfalt

German

Etymology

From viel + -falt. Compare Middle English felefold, Dutch veelvoud.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfiːlˌfalt/
  • (file)

Noun

Vielfalt f (genitive Vielfalt, no plural)

  1. (with an or von) variety (of)
    Der Gemischtwarenladen verkauft eine Vielfalt an nützlichen Gegenständen.
    The general store sells a variety of useful items.
  2. diversity
    Unsere Organisation berät über den Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt.
    Our organization advises on the preservation of biological diversity.

Declension

Further reading

  • Vielfalt” in Duden online
  • Vielfalt” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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