teilweise

German

Etymology

Teil + -weise

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtaɪ̯lˌvaɪ̯zə/
  • (file)

Adverb

teilweise

  1. partially, to some extent
  2. sometimes, occasionally
  3. in part, in some cases

Alternative forms

  • teilweis (now uncommon)

Synonyms

Adjective

teilweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular teilweiser, not comparable)

  1. partial
    Synonym: partiell

Usage notes

Since teilweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.

Declension

Further reading

  • teilweise” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • teilweise” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • teilweise” in Duden online
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