English–German
“gradually” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈmɛːlɪç/
Example
Er wurde allmählich ruhiger.
He gradually became calmer.
How to say “gradually” in German
“Gradually” in German is allmählich.
A dimmer turns down over several small adjustments rather than in one movement.
Example sentences with allmählich
Der Verkehr wurde allmählich langsamer.
The traffic gradually slowed down.
Tips for using allmählich
- Allmählich describes a change unfolding over time, whereas langsam primarily describes low speed, so the two words are not interchangeable in every context.
Other German words for “gradually”
Die Qualität verbessert sich schrittweise.
The quality is gradually improving.