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Describes that something exists several times, in many forms, or in large numbers. It is often used in formal or technical contexts.
Für dieses komplexe Problem gibt es multiple Lösungsansätze.
There are multiple possible approaches to solving this complex problem.
The word 'multiple' is mainly used in formal, scientific, or technical texts. It often sounds more technical or educated than everyday alternatives.
Der Patient leidet an multiplen Frakturen.
The patient is suffering from multiple fractures.
In some fixed terms, especially in medicine, 'multiple' is not declined and remains unchanged before the noun. This is an exception to normal adjective declension.
Die Diagnose lautet multiple Sklerose.
The diagnosis is multiple sclerosis.
'Multiple' is often used to describe a large number of abstract or technical things. Common combinations are 'multiple Ursachen' (multiple causes), 'multiple Faktoren' (multiple factors), or 'multiple Perspektiven' (multiple perspectives).
Es gibt multiple Faktoren, die den Klimawandel beeinflussen.
There are multiple factors that influence climate change.
repeatedly / multiple
Mehrfach here means that the same event occurs repeatedly at different points in time. Multiple, by contrast, describes several different things that are present at the same time and sounds more formal or technical. Mehrfach is therefore appropriate for repetitions, while multiple is used for simultaneous variety.
Das Gerät meldete multiple Fehler gleichzeitig.
The device reported multiple errors simultaneously.
Das Gerät meldete mehrfach denselben Fehler.
The device reported the same error several times.
