English–German

“somewhat” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nɪgɐˌmaːsən/

Example

Er ist einigermaßen zufrieden.

He is somewhat satisfied.

Illustration for einigermaßen (somewhat)

How to say “somewhat” in German

“Somewhat” in German is einigermaßen.

A gauge stands below its full mark, showing only a limited degree.

Full entry for einigermaßen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with einigermaßen

Seine Erklärung war einigermaßen sinnvoll.

His explanation was somewhat meaningful.

Tips for using einigermaßen

  • In einigermaßen zufrieden, the word usually means "reasonably satisfied" rather than merely "slightly satisfied."

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