multiplizieren
Translation
to multiply
Examples
Man multipliziert drei mit vier.
You multiply three by four.
Die Probleme haben sich schnell multipliziert.
The problems have multiplied quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to multiply sth. by sth. Er multipliziert 5 mit 3.
sich ((multiplizieren)) to multiply (reflexive) Die Bakterien multiplizieren sich schnell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vervielfachen (to multiply); Antonyms: dividieren (to divide), teilen (to divide)
Etymology
From Latin 'multiplicare' (to increase), from 'multus' (many) + 'plicare' (to fold). Literally 'to fold many times'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'multiply'. Think of mathematical multiplication.