double

ˈdʌbəl
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Adjective

1.

measurement

twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount
  • She earns a double salary compared to her peers..Sie verdient ein doppeltes Gehalt im Vergleich zu ihren Kollegen
2.

pair

made up of two matching elements
  • The double doors were beautifully carved.Die doppelte Tür war wunderschön geschnitzt.
3.

geometry

folded in two; composed of two layers
  • She wore a double coat for warmth.Sie trug einen doppelten Mantel zur Wärme.

Verb

1.

increase twofold

tr.
increase something to twice its amount or size
tr.
verdoppeln doppeln
  • She decided to double her investment after seeing the profits..Sie beschloss, ihre Investition zu verdoppeln, nachdem sie die Gewinne gesehen hatte
2.

work

intr.
act as substitute for another
intr.
  • He doubled for the lead actor during stunts.Bei Stunts vertrat er den Hauptdarsteller.
3.

copying

tr.
repeat exactly or copy
tr.
  • She doubled the notes for her friend.Sie kopierte die Notizen für ihre Freundin.

Noun

1.

quantity

twice the number or amount of something
  • The recipe requires a double of sugar.Das Rezept verlangt die doppelte Menge Zucker.
2.

lookalike

person who looks exactly like another
  • He met his double at the party.Er traf seinen Doppelgänger auf der Party.
3.

sports

US
two-base hit in baseball
US
  • He hit a double in the last inning.Er schlug einen Double im letzten Inning.

Adverb

1.

measurement

in a manner that is twice as much
  • He checked his work double to avoid mistakes.Er hat seine Arbeit doppelt überprüft, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
2.

pairing

in pairs or groups of two
  • The children walked double to the classroom.Die Kinder gingen paarweise zum Klassenzimmer.
3.

halves

into two separate parts
doppelt zweifach in zwei Teile
  • She folded the paper double to fit it in the envelope.Sie faltete das Papier doppelt, um es in den Umschlag zu stecken.
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Expressions with double: examples in English and translations in German

auch als ... dienen
eine Doppelfunktion haben
My sofa doubles as a guest bed.
umkehren
kehrtmachen
After realizing the mistake, she doubled back to the store.
doppelt gebucht
doppelt verabredet
She was double booked and had to reschedule one of her meetings..
Doppeldate
We went on a double date to the movies.
doppeltes Eintauchen
He was caught doing a double dip at the party.
Doppelleben
She discovered his double life after finding secret emails.

Images of double

  • double: two-base hit in baseball
    (sports) Double
  • double: drink with two portions of alcohol
    (beverage) Doppelter

Synonyms and analogies of double in English

Examples of double in a sentence

  • They faced double the challenges this year.
  • She wore a double bracelet that sparkled in the light.
  • The double windows provided extra insulation.
  • The double layer of the blanket kept her warm.
  • He used a double sheet to cover the table.
  • His double dealings were eventually exposed.

Translations of "double" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasDoppelzimmernn.

Prices per person based on double occupancy, package for two people.

Preise pro Person im Doppelzimmer, Paket für zwei Personen.

dasDoppelbettnn.

The rooms are one double and two single lotra with wardrobe.

Die Zimmer sind ein Doppelbett und zwei Einzel lotra mit Garderobe.

Doppel-adj./n.

We have rooms for single, double, triple and quadruple.

Wir haben Zimmer für Einzel-, Doppel-, Dreier- und Vierer.

dasDoppelnn.

This pure linen in double width has really the perfect consistency.

Dieses reine Leinen in Doppel Breite hat wirklich die perfekte Konsistenz.

Adjective
doppeltadj./adv.

We ordered ten copies but ended up needing double that amount.

Wir bestellten zehn Exemplare, brauchten am Ende aber doppelt so viel.

zweifachadj.

A common strategy is to double dip in retirement funds and savings.

Eine gängige Strategie ist es, bei Rentenfonds und Ersparnissen zweifach zu profitieren.

Adverb / Other
verdoppeltadj./adv.

Rumor has it this bar will double its prices starting next week.

Es heißt, dass diese Bar ab nächster Woche die Preise verdoppelt.

doppelt so vieladv.

They planned for twenty attendees and got almost double that at the workshop.

Sie planten mit zwanzig Teilnehmern und bekamen beim Workshop fast doppelt so viel.

Verb
doppelnv.

He recommended that I double track the chorus to make it stand out.

Er empfahl mir, den Refrain zu doppeln, damit er heraussticht.

verdoppelnv.

For this exercise, you should perform double reps to build strength.

Für diese Übung solltest du die Wiederholungen verdoppeln, um Kraft aufzubauen.

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double: Examples and translations in context

Full solid network of tapered legs available in single or double.

Voll festes Netzwerk von konischen Beinen in Einzel- oder Doppelzimmer.

Spectacular one bedroom double, very quiet and bright apartment.

Spektakuläre Wohnung mit einem Doppelzimmer, sehr ruhig und hell.

Of which we have junior double, matrimonial and suite with jacuzzi.

Davon haben wir Junior Doppel-, Doppelzimmer und Suiten mit Whirlpool.

Small apartments are comfortable and cozy double suites with one separate bedroom.

Kleine Appartements sind bequeme und gemütliche Doppelzimmer mit einem separaten Schlafzimmer.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and depend on availability.

Preise gelten pro Person im Doppelzimmer und sind abhängig von der Verfügbarkeit.

My accommodation is suitable for single occupancy, double or families.

Meine Unterkunft ist als Einzelzimmer, Doppelzimmer oder Familien geeignet.

One double with spectacular round bed, bathroom and terrace.

Ein Doppelzimmer mit spektakulärem rundem Bett, Bad und Terrasse.

Don't forget to replace the single bed with a double.

Denk dran, das Einzelbett durch ein Doppelbett zu ersetzen.

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double beddouble roomdouble-clickdouble-sided
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