mehrere
several
The word 'mehrere' is a plural indefinite pronoun in German. It is used to refer to more than one person or thing, but not a specific number. It is often used with countable nouns, such as 'mehrere Bücher' (several books) or 'mehrere Menschen' (several people).
Example sentences using: mehrere
Ich habe mehrere Bücher gelesen
I have read several books
The word 'mehrere' is the equivalent of 'several' or 'a few' in English. This example shows its use in the context of a past action, indicating a quantity greater than one but not specified.
Sie haben mehrere Optionen
You have several options
In this example, 'mehrere' is used to indicate multiple possibilities or alternatives. This shows its versatility in different contexts.
Wir müssen mehrere Aufgaben erledigen
We have to complete several tasks
This example illustrates the usage of 'mehrere' with the meaning of 'several' in an action that must be performed. It brings the notion of an unspecified but plural quantity.