häppchenweise
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
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Adjective[edit]
häppchenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular häppchenweiser, not comparable)
- piecemeal
- ein häppchenweises Vorgehen ― a piecemeal approach
- die häppchenweise Einführung neuer Technologien ― the piecemeal introduction of new technologies
Usage notes[edit]
Since häppchenweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.
Declension[edit]
Positive forms of häppchenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
Adverb[edit]
häppchenweise
- bit by bit, in small bits, in a piecemeal fashion
- Synonyms: scheibchenweise, stückchenweise, stückweise, brockenweise
- Grundrechte häppchenweise einschränken ― to curtail fundamental rights bit by bit
Related terms[edit]
Further reading[edit]
- “häppchenweise” in Duden online