millionenschwer
multi-million
Having a value of several million or being connected with several million.
EXAMPLE
Der Konzern hat einen millionenschweren Auftrag erhalten.
The corporation received a multi-million-dollar contract.
millionenschwer
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Meanings
millionenschwer
worth millions
Having a fortune of several million.
EXAMPLE
Die millionenschwere Unternehmerin spendet regelmäßig für soziale Projekte.
The multimillionaire entrepreneur regularly donates to social projects.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry millionenschwer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | millionenschwer |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Millionenschwer' (worth millions) is made up of 'Millionen' (millions) and 'schwer' (heavy). The word figuratively describes a very large financial amount and usually appears directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt plant ein millionenschweres Bauprojekt.
The city is planning a multi-million-dollar construction project.
Typical collocations
When referring to a financial value, 'millionenschwer' (worth millions) is often used with words from business and law, such as 'Auftrag' (contract), 'Vertrag' (agreement), 'Investition' (investment), or 'Schaden' (damage).
EXAMPLE
Der Versicherer muss für den millionenschweren Schaden aufkommen.
The insurer has to cover the multi-million-dollar damage.
Referring to people
When 'millionenschwer' (worth millions) refers to a person, family, or company, it is often followed by a noun describing the holder of the fortune. The context frequently mentions possessions, donations, or economic success.
EXAMPLE
Die millionenschwere Erbin gründete eine Stiftung für Kinder.
The multimillionaire heiress founded a charity for children.
In real life
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