esslöffelweise

by the tablespoon

English translations

  1. 01

    tablespoonful by tablespoonful

  2. 02

    by the spoonful

Word details

German meaning
Einnahme oder Zugabe in der Menge eines Esslöffels.
English meaning
Tablespoonful
Synonym
löffelweise
German example
Ich habe den Hustensaft esslöffelweise eingenommen.
English example
I took the cough syrup a tablespoonful at a time.

Example sentences with “esslöffelweise”

  1. Man sollte den Sirup esslöffelweise einnehmen. (You should take the syrup by the tablespoon.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you form adverbs with '-weise'?

Adding '-weise' to a noun (usually one denoting a container or measure) creates an adverb describing the manner of action.