adverbadverb
zeitweise
temporarily · at times
Für eine bestimmte Zeit, aber nicht immer oder dauerhaft.
The German word "zeitweise" is an adverb meaning "temporarily" or "for a time". It is made up of the noun "Zeit" (time) and the suffix "-weise", which can be understood as "-wise" or "-ly" indicating manner or extent.
Similar words:
- vorübergehend (temporary)
- kurzzeitig (short-term)
- gelegentlich (occasionally)
Differences:
- Zeitweise emphasizes intervals or periods during which something happens.
- Vorübergehend suggests a condition lasting only for a limited time and often implies it will end soon.
- Gelegentlich is more about frequency ("sometimes") rather than duration.
Make “zeitweise” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Er ist nur zeitweise verfügbar.adverb
He is only temporarily available.
Der starke Regen beeinträchtigte zeitweise die Sicht.adverb
The heavy rain affected visibility at times.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad