häppchenweise
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Etymology 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
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Further reading edit
- “häppchenweise” in Duden online