mehreren
Translation
several, multiple
Examples
Ich habe mit mehreren Leuten gesprochen.
I spoke with several people.
Er hilft mehreren Familien in der Nachbarschaft.
He helps several families in the neighborhood.
Grammar Patterns
mit+3 mehreren [Nomen im Plural] with several [plural noun] I am travelling with several friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einigen (some), verschiedenen (various); Antonyms: einem (one), keinem (no).
Etymology
From `mehr` ('more'). It signifies a quantity that is 'more' than one. The `-en` ending is the dative plural inflection.
Memory Tips
Think of `mehr` (more). `mehrere` means 'more than one' -> several. `mehreren` is the form used in the dative case, e.g., after `mit`.