das Achtfache
Translation
eightfold, eight times the amount
Examples
Er verdient das Achtfache von meinem Gehalt.
He earns eight times my salary.
Die Produktion stieg auf das Achtfache.
Production increased eightfold.
Grammar Patterns
eight times ((sth.gen)) It costs eight times the normal price.
to increase eightfold ((to sth.)) The profit has increased eightfold.
Similar Words
achtmal so viel (eight times as much)
Etymology
The nominalized form of the adjective 'achtfach' (eightfold), from 'acht' (eight) + the suffix '-fach' (-fold).
Memory Tips
Remember the suffix '-fach' means '-fold' or 'times'. 'Einfach' is one-fold (simple), 'zweifach' is two-fold, etc.