German

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Etymology

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Teil +‎ -weise

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtaɪ̯lˌvaɪ̯zə/
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Adverb

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teilweise

  1. partially, to some extent
  2. sometimes, occasionally
  3. in part, in some cases

Alternative forms

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Synonyms

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Adjective

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teilweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular teilweiser, not comparable)

  1. partial
    Synonym: partiell

Usage notes

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Since teilweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.

Declension

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Further reading

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  • teilweise” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • teilweise” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • teilweise” in Duden online