This is the 948th most frequent German word.
mehrfach
"Mehrfach" means "multiple" or "several times."
In this sentence, 'mehrfach' means 'multiple times' or 'several times', indicating repetition in performing the task.
Ich habe diese Aufgabe bereits mehrfach gelöst.
I have already solved this task multiple times.
Here, 'mehrfach' signifies that the actress has been awarded several awards over different occasions or times.
Die mehrfach preisgekrönte Schauspielerin hat eine beeindruckende Karriere.
The multiple award-winning actress has an impressive career.
In this context, 'mehrfach' modifies 'Schutzmechanismus' to express that the protection mechanism consists of several components or layers.