mehrmals
Translation
several times, repeatedly, multiple times
Examples
Ich habe dich mehrmals angerufen.
I called you several times.
Er hat den Test mehrmals wiederholt.
He repeated the test several times.
Wir waren schon mehrmals dort.
We have been there several times already.
Grammar Patterns
[Adverb] (modifies a verb) I have said that several times.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mehrfach (multiple), wiederholt (repeatedly), oft (often); Antonyms: einmal (once), niemals (never)
Etymology
A compound of 'mehr' (more) + 'Mal' (time) + the adverbial suffix '-s'. It literally means 'more times'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'mehr' (more) + 'mals' (times). It's a very logical and easy-to-remember word.