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Halb Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Halb" is mainly used as adjective meaning "half", "partly" or "semi-". It is also used as adverb and numeral.
Essential properties of "halb"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "halb" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Constituting half or in the middle"
"Halb", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Constituting half of something or being in the middle of something."
- Translation(s): half
- Synonym(s): hälftig
- Related word(s): Hälfte, halbieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Kuchen ist halb aufgegessen.
- Das Glas ist halb voll.
- Wir treffen uns um halb acht.
2.) "Partly, not completely"
"Halb", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Partly, not completely."
- Translation(s): partly, half, semi-
- Synonym(s): teilweise
- Antonym(s): ganz
- Related word(s): halbwegs
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe die Aufgabe nur halb verstanden.
- Das Projekt ist erst halb fertig.
- Er war halb wach, halb schlafend.
3.) "Indicates half an hour in time expressions"
"Halb", when used with this meaning, acts as numeral.
- Definition: "Indicates half an hour in time expressions."
- Translation(s): half past
- Synonym(s): Hälfte
- Antonym(s): Ganz
- Related word(s): Viertel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Zug fährt um halb drei ab.
- Wir haben uns um halb zwölf getroffen.
- Die Vorstellung beginnt um halb acht.