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half in German

half in German is halb, Hälfte, Halb- — half means equal to one of two equal parts of something.

half in German

halb
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
Hälfte
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
halb
adv
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
Hälfte
noun
halb
noun
Halb-
prefix
half or partial; not complete

What does "half" mean?

  1. adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
    "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting."
  2. adv Partially, or to an incomplete degree.
    "He was half asleep during the lecture."
  3. noun One of two equal parts into which something is divided.
    "Cut the apple into two halves."

half in a sentence

  • She ate half a sandwich before the meeting.
  • Half the class failed the pop quiz.
  • He was half asleep during the lecture.
  • The job was only half finished by Friday.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "half" in German?

"half" in German is halb, Hälfte, Halb-. half means: Equal to one of two equal parts of something.

How do you use "half" in a sentence?

Example: "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting." In German, "half" is halb, Hälfte, Halb-.

Are there other ways to say "half" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "half": halb, Hälfte, Halb-.

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