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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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