vielerorts
in many places
In many different places; in numerous areas.
EXAMPLE
Nach den starken Regenfällen kam es vielerorts zu Überschwemmungen.
After the heavy rainfall, flooding occurred in many places.
vielerorts
in many places
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Word structure
'Vielerorts' (in many places) is an old genitive form. It is made up of 'vieler' (genitive plural of 'viele') and 'Orts' (genitive singular of 'der Ort'). Literally, it therefore means 'in many places.'
EXAMPLE
Die Tradition wird heute noch vielerorts gepflegt.
The tradition is still maintained in many places today.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'vielerorts' (in many places) can be placed flexibly in a sentence. It can be in position 1, in which case the verb follows directly after it. But it can also appear after the verb and the subject in the middle of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Vielerorts fielen die Schulen wegen des Schnees aus.
In many places, schools were closed because of the snow.
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This word belongs more to written language or a more formal style. You often find it in news reports, articles, or official announcements.
EXAMPLE
Wie die Polizei mitteilte, kam es vielerorts zu Verkehrsbehinderungen.
According to the police, traffic disruptions occurred in many places.
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