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
| Positive | halb |
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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.
