Meaning 1informal; neutral · 82%
To a sufficient degree, but not completely or perfectly.
Natural examples
Nach der Pause fühlte ich mich halbwegs erholt.
After the break, I felt reasonably rested.
Die Verbindung ist hier halbwegs stabil.
The connection is more or less stable here.
Wir haben die Aufgabe halbwegs verstanden.
We understood the task reasonably well.
Usage note
Halbwegs can modify an adjective or statement: halbwegs zufrieden. It often sounds qualified and does not mean exactly halfway.
Mini-lesson: halbwegs
To a sufficient degree, but not completely or perfectly. Halbwegs can modify an adjective or statement: halbwegs zufrieden. It often sounds qualified and does not mean exactly halfway.
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