ungefähr
Translation
approximately, about, roughly
Examples
Es dauert ungefähr eine Stunde.
It takes about an hour.
Ich habe ungefähr 20 Euro dabei.
I have about 20 euros with me.
Grammar Patterns
ungefähr + [number/quantity] approximately/about + [number/quantity] Es dauert ungefähr eine Stunde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: approximately, about, roughly, circa; Antonyms: exactly, precisely
Etymology
From `un-` (not) + `gefähr` (related to 'journey' or 'danger'). The sense is 'not exact' or 'imprecise'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'on-the-fare'. Imagine asking a taxi driver for the fare, and they give you a rough, 'on-the-fare' estimate.