halbwollen

made of half-wool

English translations

  1. 01

    half-hearted

  2. 02

    reluctant

  3. 03

    unwilling

Word details

German meaning
Etwas nur teilweise oder widerwillig tun oder wünschen.
English meaning
To be half-hearted
Synonym
unentschlossen, zögerlich
German example
Er schien nur halbwollen, mir bei der Arbeit zu helfen.
English example
He seemed only half-hearted in helping me with the work.

Example sentences with “halbwollen”

  1. Die Decke ist aus halbwollenem Stoff. (The blanket is made of half-wool fabric.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'halbwollen' mean?

It describes a textile made of a blend, typically 50% wool and 50% another fiber.