No. 6,294 in German
doppel
Double.
In a sentence
Er kaufte eine Doppelportion Eis.
He bought a double portion of ice cream.
Here, 'Doppel' modifies 'Portion', meaning 'double' or 'twice the amount'.
Das Doppelbett ist sehr bequem.
The double bed is very comfortable.
In this context, 'Doppel' refers to an object designed for two, as in 'Doppelbett', meaning 'double bed'.
Sie hat einen Doppelgänger in der Stadt gesehen.
She saw a doppelgänger in the city.
Here, 'Doppel' is part of the term 'Doppelgänger', referring to a person who looks very similar to another.
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