Meaning 1neutral; reflective · 82%
Signals that a statement is approximate or figurative rather than fully literal.
Natural examples
Der Bahnhof ist gewissermaßen das Herz der Stadt.
The station is, in a way, the city's heart.
Sie wurde gewissermaßen zur Sprecherin des Teams.
She became the team's spokesperson, so to speak.
Das Ergebnis war gewissermaßen vorhersehbar.
The result was predictable, in a sense.
Usage note
Gewissermaßen often introduces an explanation or summary. It qualifies a statement rather than simply meaning maybe.
Mini-lesson: gewissermaßen
Signals that a statement is approximate or figurative rather than fully literal. Gewissermaßen often introduces an explanation or summary. It qualifies a statement rather than simply meaning maybe.
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