Difference between "many" and "many a"

[Sonia*]

Good Morning sir.

Please tell me the difference between "many" and"many a" with examples.
In what sort of situation we can use both.

[Judyjacobj]

Hi

I think that 'many' would pertain to plural number of any item, like - I have many books. And, 'many a' is used when you have to show you are talking about each of those many items in the bunch, like - many a man fought bravely at the battle.

You can see the more detailed writing on 'many a' here - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/many+a

[Sonia*]

Hi Judyiacobi,

Thanks a million! :D
It is clear to me.I appreciate your input.