halbwegs

Based on: halb, Weg
Adverb
1.

somewhat, halfway, to an extend

(NOT in the literal sense of travelling "half the way".)
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  • Wenn du halbwegs aufmerksam wärst, hättest du den Fehler bemerkt.
  • If you were at least somewhat attentive, you would have noticed the mistake.

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How many meanings does the German word 'halbwegs' have?

halbwegs has 1 distinct meaning: 1. somewhat, halfway, to an extend.

What is 'halbwegs' related to?

The word 'halbwegs' is related to halb and Weg.

Where can I learn more about 'halbwegs'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.