das Doppelte
Translation
the double, twice the amount
Examples
Er verdient das Doppelte von mir.
He earns double what I do.
Ich hätte gern das Doppelte, bitte.
I would like double the amount, please.
Grammar Patterns
the double ((of sth.)) Er verdient das Doppelte von meinem Gehalt.
Similar Words
Antonyms: die Hälfte (the half)
Etymology
A nominalised form of the adjective 'doppelt' (double).
Memory Tips
It's used as a neuter noun to mean 'the double thing/amount', much like 'the double' in English.