-obl-

-obl-: Times as Much

Level 5

-obl- turns a number into a multiple.

How It Works

NumberWith -obl-Meaning
duduobla, duobledouble, twice as much
tritrioblatriple
kvarkvaroblafourfold
kvinkvinoblefive times

The word with -obl- means multiplied by that number. In arithmetic the adverb is used: Kvinoble sep estas tridek kvin means five times seven is thirty-five.

An adjective with -obl- can also describe an object with that many parts: duobla lito is a bed for two people.

The first number is the multiplier, and the second is the number that gets multiplied: kvinoble sep is five times seven, and sepoble kvin is seven times five.

Examples (4)

  1. Maria kaj Carlos prenis duoblan liton en la hotelo.

    Maria and Carlos took a double bed in the hotel.

    Duoblan liton is a bed for two people.

  2. Ni pagis trioblan prezon pro la festo.

    We paid triple the price because of the festival.

    Trioblan means multiplied by three.

  3. Kvinoble sep estas tridek kvin.

    Five times seven is thirty-five.

    Kvinoble is the adverb for times: multiplied by five.

  4. La ĉambro kostas duoble en julio.

    The room costs double in July.

    Duoble is the adverb: twice as much.

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The ending -obl- is the sister of -on-.