manchen
Translation
some, many a
Examples
Ich habe manchen Freund um Rat gefragt.
I have asked many a friend for advice.
Mit manchen Leuten ist es einfach schwierig.
With some people, it's just difficult.
Grammar Patterns
manchen + Noun (Acc. Masc. Sg.) to see/ask some/many a ... Ich sehe manchen Mann.
manchen + Noun (Dat. Pl.) to/with some ... Ich spreche mit manchen Leuten.
Similar Words
einige (some), viele (many)
Etymology
From Old High German 'manag' (many), related to the English word 'many'.
Memory Tips
This is the declined form for masculine accusative singular (e.g., 'I see some man' - 'ich sehe manchen Mann') or dative plural (e.g., 'with some people' - 'mit manchen Leuten').