Multiplicative numerals are formed by a cardinal number and the suffix -fach . They indicate the number of parts something consists of. They are mainly used before a noun as attributive adjectives and are inflected like adjectives. They are categorized in definite and indefinite multiplicative numerals.
| Examples of definite multiplicative numerals |
| dreifacher Mord |
| vierfache Nominierung |
| fünffache Mutter |
| zweifaches Jubiläum |
| Examples of indefinite multiplicative numerals |
| vielfache Möglichkeiten |
| mehrfacher Sieger |
| mannigfache Enthüllungen |