German

Adjective

häppchenweise ‎(not comparable)

1. piecemeal

   ein häppchenweises Vorgehen‎ ― a piecemeal approach

   die häppchenweise Einführung neuer Technologien‎ ― the piecemeal introduction of new technologies

Declension

Usage notes

Since häppchenweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.

Adverb

häppchenweise

1. bit by bit, in small bits, in a piecemeal fashion

   Grundrechte häppchenweise einschränken‎ ― to curtail fundamental rights bit by bit

Synonyms

• scheibchenweise
• stückchenweise
• stückweise
• brockenweise

Related terms

• löffelweise
• tropfenweise