häppchenweise

== German == === Etymology === Häppchen +‎ -weise === Pronunciation === === Adjective === häppchenweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular häppchenweiser, not comparable) piecemeal ein häppchenweises Vorgehen ― a piecemeal approach die häppchenweise Einführung neuer Technologien ― the piecemeal introduction of new technologies ==== 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. ==== Declension ==== === Adverb === häppchenweise bit by bit, in small bits, in a piecemeal fashion Synonyms: scheibchenweise, stückchenweise, stückweise, brockenweise Grundrechte häppchenweise einschränken ― to curtail fundamental rights bit by bit ==== Related terms ==== löffelweise tropfenweise === Further reading === “häppchenweise” in Duden online