häppchenweise
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German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
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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