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How to Say ‘More than expected’ in German

Mehr als gedacht

mehr ahls guh-DAHKHT

[mehr ahls guh-DAHKHT]

💬 Usage Tip: Comparisons use als for "than": mehr als, weniger als "less than". Don't use wie here, though many Germans do in casual speech.

Phrase Breakdown

Mehr

[mehr]

A larger or additional quantity.

Example

Er brauchte keine Hilfe mehr.

He needed no more help.

als

[ahls]

than

Used to compare one thing with another.

Example

Mehr als erwartet ist ärgerlich.

More than expected is annoying.

gedacht

[guh-DAHKHT]

thought

Past form of think; considered or regarded.

Example

Er dachte, es wäre einfach.

He thought it would be easy.

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