This is the 1281st most frequent German word.
etliche
"Etliche" means "several" or "quite a few."
In this sentence, 'etliche' means 'several' or 'many', indicating a non-specific large quantity of people.
Etliche Menschen warteten vor der Tür.
Several people waited in front of the door.
Here, 'etliche' refers to an unspecified countable quantity of books, conveying the idea of multiple items.
Ich habe etliche Bücher über das Thema gelesen.
I have read several books about the topic.
The usage of 'etliche' in this sentence approximates the meaning of 'numerous' or 'quite a few', indicating an extended duration without precise measurement.