German word

teilweise

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaɪ̯lˌvaɪ̯zə/

Meaning

  • adverbpartly

Example

Die Antwort ist teilweise richtig.

The answer is partly correct.

Illustration for teilweise (partly)

More examples

Das Museum ist teilweise geschlossen.

The museum is partly closed.

Core concept

A map shows a route completed only over selected stretches, while other stretches remain outside the result.

Common phrases

  • teilweise richtig

    partly right

  • teilweise geschlossen

    partly closed

  • teilweise möglich

    partly possible

Similar words

zum Teil: Applying to only part of the whole, with the rest left out.
teils: In some parts or respects, but not completely.
einigermaßen: To a moderate degree, though not fully or perfectly.

Definition in German

In bestimmtem Maße oder in einzelnen Teilen zutreffend.

Word origin

The form developed as a compound-like combination of Teil ('part') and -weise ('in the manner of'), yielding a manner adverb for partial application.

Usage tips

  • Zum Teil is a common alternative to teilweise and uses the dative form Teil after zum.

Other meanings

  • somewhatadverb
  • to some extentadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • teilendivideverb
  • teilbardivisibleadjective

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