ADVERB
gewissermaßen/ɡəˈvɪsɐˌmaːsn̩/in a way; to some extent; so to speak
gewissermaßen is a German adverb that means in a way, to some extent, or so to speak. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪsɐˌmaːsn̩/.
Definitions
1.to a certain extent; in a way; more or less(approximation)
a.partially or in some respect, not completely or literally
Das war gewissermaßen ein Test.—That was, in a way, a test.
b.used to soften or qualify statements
Er ist gewissermaßen der Experte auf diesem Gebiet.—He is, so to speak, the expert in this field.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gewissermaßen" mean in English?
- "gewissermaßen" means in a way, to some extent, or so to speak. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "gewissermaßen"?
- "gewissermaßen" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪsɐˌmaːsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "gewissermaßen"?
- "gewissermaßen" is a adverb in German.
