teilweise

German

Etymology

Teil +‎ -weise

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtaɪ̯lˌvaɪ̯zə/

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Adverb

teilweise

1. partially, to some extent
2. sometimes, occasionally

Alternative forms

• teilweis (now uncommon)

Synonyms

• partiell
• teils

Adjective

teilweise (not comparable)

1. partial

Synonyms

• 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.

Further reading

• “teilweise” in Duden online