häppchenweise

in small bites; bit by bit

English translations

  1. 01

    in small portions

  2. 02

    bit by bit

  3. 03

    gradually

Word details

German meaning
In kleinen Portionen oder Schritten.
English meaning
Bit by bit
Synonym
portionsweise, schrittweise
German example
Ich lerne die Sprache häppchenweise.
English example
I learn the language bit by bit.

Example sentences with “häppchenweise”

  1. Die Informationen wurden nur häppchenweise freigegeben. (The information was released only bit by bit.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of 'Häppchen'?

'Häppchen' is a diminutive of 'Happen' (a bite/morsel of food).