schichtweise

in layers; layer by layer

English translations

  1. 01

    in layers, layer by layer

  2. 02

    in layers

  3. 03

    layer by layer

Word details

German meaning
In Schichten oder Lagen angeordnet oder durchgeführt.
English meaning
Arranged or carried out in layers or shifts.
Synonym
etappenweise, stufenweise
German example
Die Arbeit wurde schichtweise erledigt, um den Betrieb rund um die Uhr aufrechtzuerhalten.
English example
The work was done in shifts to keep the operation running around the clock.

Example sentences with “schichtweise”

  1. Der Boden ist schichtweise aufgebaut. (The soil is built up in layers.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the suffix '-weise' mean in German?

The suffix '-weise' is used to form adverbs indicating a manner or way of doing something. It often implies a process that happens in parts, steps, or layers.