mancher
Translation
some, many a
Examples
Mancher Student hat die Prüfung nicht bestanden.
Many a student did not pass the exam.
Manche mögen es heiß.
Some like it hot.
Ich habe schon so manches erlebt.
I have already experienced quite a few things.
Grammar Patterns
((mancher/e/es)) + Noun many a... Mancher Student hat die Prüfung nicht bestanden.
((manche)) (as a pronoun) some Manche mögen es heiß.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einige (some, a few), mehrere (several)
Etymology
From Old High German 'manag' (many). Related to 'manch'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'manch-' as being related to 'many'. 'Mancher' is like saying 'many a one', referring to an unspecified person or thing from a larger group.