ADJECTIVE

halb/halp/half; halfway; partly

halb is a German adjective that means half, halfway, or partly. It is pronounced /halp/.

Definitions

1.constituting exactly one of two equal parts; 50% of something(quantity/fraction)

a.half of an object or amount

Ich nehme nur ein halbes Glas Wasser.I'll just have half a glass of water.

2.refers to thirty minutes before the next full hour(time)

a.used with clock times

Wir treffen uns um halb fünf.We meet at half past four (4:30).

3.only in part, not completely; somewhat(degree/extent)

a.approximately; not entirely

Sie war nur halb zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis.She was only half satisfied with the result.

Adjective Forms

Positivehalb

Frequently asked questions

What does "halb" mean in English?
"halb" means half, halfway, or partly. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "halb"?
"halb" is pronounced /halp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "halb"?
"halb" is a adjective in German.

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