scheibchenweise
piece by piece, in small increments, bit by bit
English translations
- 01
in slices, piece by piece
- 02
in slices
- 03
piece by piece
Word details
- German meaning
- in dünnen Scheiben; auch: allmählich, in kleinen Schritten.
- English meaning
- slice by slice, gradually
- Synonym
- stückweise, portionsweise
- German example
- Ich schneide die Wurst scheibchenweise auf.
- English example
- I cut the sausage slice by slice.
Related words
- Salamitaktik
Salami tactics
Example sentences with “scheibchenweise”
Wir erfahren die Wahrheit nur scheibchenweise. (We are learning the truth only bit by bit.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of 'scheibchenweise'?
It is a compound of 'Scheibchen' (little slice) and the suffix '-weise' (manner/way), literally meaning 'in the manner of little slices'.