häppchenweise
German
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Adjective
edithäppchenweise (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
editSince 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
editPositive forms of häppchenweise (uncomparable, no predicate)
Adverb
edithäppchenweise
- 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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edit- “häppchenweise” in Duden online